pour

verb \ ˈpȯr \

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

Examples: pour in a Sentence

Definition of pour

poured; pouring; pours

transitive verb

1 a : to cause to flow in a stream

b : to dispense from a container

poured drinks for everyone

2 : to supply or produce freely or copiously

poured money into the project

3 : to give full expression to : vent

poured out his feelings

intransitive verb

1 : to move with a continuous flow

2 : to rain hard

3 : to move or come continuously : stream

complaints poured in

4 : to score easily or freely (as in basketball) —used with in

poured in 30 points

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pourable

play \ˈpȯr-ə-bəl\ adjective

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pourer

play \ˈpȯr-ər\ noun

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pouringly

play \ˈpȯr-iŋ-lē\ adverb

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Examples of pour in a Sentence

He carefully poured the water into her glass.
Pour the sauce over the pasta.
She poured salt into the palm of her hand and then sprinkled it over the stew.
The smokestacks poured out thick clouds of black smoke.
The burst pipe poured out water.
The concrete foundation has been poured.
Can I pour you some lemonade?
Smoke poured out from the chimney.
Sweat was pouring from her brow.

Recent Examples of pour from the Web

At some holes, players poured cold beer into the bowl and quenched their thirst.

— keith gave, Detroit Free Press, "Limousine crash ended Detroit Red Wings' summer of joy after just 6 days," 13 June 2018
After a federal judge ruled on Tuesday that AT&T could buy Time Warner, investors poured into some stocks while unloading others.

— aaron pressman, Fortune, "Who Wall Street Sees as Winners and Losers in the AT&T-Time Warner Verdict," 12 June 2018
Instead of finishing his drink, Oshie poured the rest of it on his head before pulling his jersey back down.

— jenna west, SI.com, "Watch: T.J. Oshie Chugs Beer Through His Jersey at Stanley Cup Parade," 12 June 2018
Outside groups are pouring money into the Senate race.

— todd richmond, The Christian Science Monitor, "Wisconsin special elections could build red or blue momentum," 11 June 2018
At the Dimes dinner in May, Schwartz poured three different wines corresponding with the night’s theme: an homage to Chinatown.

— emily sundberg, Bon Appetit, "Alexis Schwartz Wants You to Pair Magnums of Natural Wine with Takeout," 7 June 2018
As the company’s scooters flooded streets and sidewalks, especially South of Market, downtown and in the Financial District and the Mission, complaints poured in to City Hall.

— michael cabanatuan, San Francisco Chronicle, "SF’s Scooter sweepstakes: Lyft, Uber among a dozen companies seeking city permits," 7 June 2018
Region Business and real estate groups have poured nearly $300,000 into the opposition campaign, documents show.

— ryan lillis, sacbee, "Will the next big campaign in Sacramento be rent control?," 6 June 2018
Here's the thing: Taylor Swift thrives, even in the pouring rain.

— rebecca farley, refinery29.com, "Let The Rain Fall Down: The Taylor Swift Reputation Tour Comes To Chicgao," 4 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of pour

Middle English

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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pour Synonyms

pour

noun

Definition of pour

1 : the action of pouring : stream

2 a : an instance of pouring or an amount poured

b : a heavy fall of rain : downpour

Recent Examples of pour from the Web

Vibe: Quick & caffeinated Don’t miss: Any of the customizable pour-overs.

— sarah fritsche, SFChronicle.com, "From boozy to brunchable, where to eat and drink at the Pride parade," 14 June 2018
Lift pan off heat and pour in about a half- or third-cup batter.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "German Pancakes from Jenn Wirtz of Der Braumeister (recipe)," 9 May 2018
Mint Juleps, champagne cocktails and bourbon pours abounded.

— amber elliott, Houston Chronicle, "Hannah McNair's powerful, four-minute testimony triumphs Kentucky Derby watch-party," 7 May 2018
On a deeply personal journey like this one, unsolicited advice pours in from all sides.

— Southern Living, "This Is the Proper Response When Someone Tells You They're Having a Baby," 11 Apr. 2018
As the concert crowd grew to more than 30,000 strong, breakfast for one circle of friends included a communal pour of Cookie Crisp cereal.

— susie schmank, Indianapolis Star, "Indy 500 Snake Pit revelers brave scorching conditions for race-day party," 27 May 2018
The plastic cap seals tight to hold carbonation and a unique one-handed design ensures a perfect pour.

— the editors, Outside Online, "Our Favorite Hydro Flasks Are 50 Percent Off," 21 May 2018
Far predating the current frenzy of pour overs, single origin varietals, and latte art, there was instant.

— leah bhabha, Vogue, "Instant Coffee Is Making a Comeback," 11 May 2018
Buddy was able to do bourbon justice in the Basilica as well, balancing a strong pour of Maker’s Mark with basil and ginger ale.

— paul stephen, San Antonio Express-News, "Paula Deen vs. Buddy V: S.A.’s Celebrity Restaurant Smackdown," 7 May 2018

First Known Use of pour

1790

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

POUR Defined for English Language Learners

pour

verb

Definition of pour for English Language Learners

: to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place
: to fill a cup or glass with a drink for someone
: to flow or move continuously in a steady stream