pour

1 of 2

verb

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
pourable adjective
pourer noun
pouringly adverb

pour

2 of 2

noun

1
: the action of pouring : stream
2
a
: an instance of pouring or an amount poured
b
: a heavy fall of rain : downpour

Examples of pour in a Sentence

Verb 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 on the Web
Verb
Once you’re done with the paint roller, pour any leftover paint back into the can, carefully fold up the foil, and discard. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 13 July 2024 When your dad’s laughter has subsided, please enjoy this video of what can only be called a tsunami of goats pouring down a road in the Berkeley Hills. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024
Noun
Morgenthaler’s version—Amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 July 2024 Especially exciting are the sparkling varieties popping up from new-to-the-area vintners: Bos Wines’ Methode Agricole is an effervescent treat; Neu Cellars’ sparkling riesling quickly became a favorite summer pour; Folklor’s Ode to Home Pet nat is an elegant, floral delight. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pour 

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pour was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

pour

verb
ˈpō(ə)r,
ˈpȯ(ə)r
1
: to flow or to cause to flow in a stream
pour the tea
tears pouring down their cheeks
2
: to let loose something without restraint
poured out my troubles to anyone who would listen
3
: to rain very hard
pourer noun

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