spout

²spout

noun

Definition of SPOUT

1

: a pipe or conductor through which a liquid is discharged or conveyed in a stream: as a : a pipe for carrying rainwater from a roof b : a projecting tube or lip from which a liquid (as water) issues

2

: a discharge or jet of liquid or moisture from or as if from a pipe: as a : waterspout b : the blowing of a whale

3

archaic : pawnshop

— spout·ed \ˈspau̇-təd\ adjective

Examples of SPOUT

1. Water was flowing from the spout.
2. the spout of a tea kettle

First Known Use of SPOUT

14th century

Related to SPOUT

Synonyms: drainpipe, eaves trough, rainspout, gutter, trough, waterspout

Related Words: drain, flume, sluice; conduit, duct; aqueduct

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide