poured; pouring; pours
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
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
Synonyms
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
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
When thoroughly combined pour mixture into rimmed glass.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Azzarello took pamphlets out of his backpack and threw them around the park before pulling out a canister, pouring a liquid on himself and lighting himself on fire, Jeffrey Maddrey, NYPD's chief of department, said at a news conference.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The Republican Party establishment backed Jacob's opponent during the 2022 May primary and poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into defeating him after Jacob routinely butted heads with House leadership.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Employees inside the stores, which include Hit or Miss and Blockbuster Video, idly talk on the phone or pour over the occasional customer who does come in.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, reactions to Iran’s strikes have poured in from world leaders, some openly condemning Tehran, others calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and almost all urging restraint during a moment of huge tension in the Middle East.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Gates bought the Xanadu land in 1988 for just $2 million—but proceeded to pour about $63 million into the property—and now the entire estate is worth about $130 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
For the group’s 25th anniversary, Little Big Town is pouring some sugar on it.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Rates: From $289 per night Resort Fee: $25 fee; includes a check-in pour of The Rally’s Mile High Jinks beers; access to the Skybridge Rooftop Deck & Plunge Pool; courtesy car to destinations within two miles; and more.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Because people aren’t usually drinking these wines in copious amounts, the glasses are small—about three ounces, as opposed to a standard wine pour of five ounces.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 8 Apr. 2024
There are zero-proof options, of course, and an extensive list of wines by the glass, including rarer pours such as a white Nebbiolo.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
Only on our third pour test did the gusset start to become wet to the touch, but there was still no leakage.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
By the third pour test, the diaper couldn’t hold any more liquid.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
The wine list, curated by sommelier Chris Black, will highlight pours from California and around the world, including from Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon, Palestine and New Zealand.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Offer a large tasting pour or even a full glass if there is enough to spare.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024
Verb
Both of the bedrooms and the en suite bathrooms overlook the forested landscape, and skylights pour natural light into the home.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
When thoroughly combined pour mixture into rimmed glass.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Azzarello took pamphlets out of his backpack and threw them around the park before pulling out a canister, pouring a liquid on himself and lighting himself on fire, Jeffrey Maddrey, NYPD's chief of department, said at a news conference.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The Republican Party establishment backed Jacob's opponent during the 2022 May primary and poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into defeating him after Jacob routinely butted heads with House leadership.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Employees inside the stores, which include Hit or Miss and Blockbuster Video, idly talk on the phone or pour over the occasional customer who does come in.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, reactions to Iran’s strikes have poured in from world leaders, some openly condemning Tehran, others calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and almost all urging restraint during a moment of huge tension in the Middle East.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Gates bought the Xanadu land in 1988 for just $2 million—but proceeded to pour about $63 million into the property—and now the entire estate is worth about $130 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
For the group’s 25th anniversary, Little Big Town is pouring some sugar on it.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
The event is free to attend and folks can purchase a $20 wristband that gets them 3 and a half pours of brew, plus a souvenir glass.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Rates: From $289 per night Resort Fee: $25 fee; includes a check-in pour of The Rally’s Mile High Jinks beers; access to the Skybridge Rooftop Deck & Plunge Pool; courtesy car to destinations within two miles; and more.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Because people aren’t usually drinking these wines in copious amounts, the glasses are small—about three ounces, as opposed to a standard wine pour of five ounces.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 8 Apr. 2024
There are zero-proof options, of course, and an extensive list of wines by the glass, including rarer pours such as a white Nebbiolo.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
Only on our third pour test did the gusset start to become wet to the touch, but there was still no leakage.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
By the third pour test, the diaper couldn’t hold any more liquid.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
The wine list, curated by sommelier Chris Black, will highlight pours from California and around the world, including from Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon, Palestine and New Zealand.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Offer a large tasting pour or even a full glass if there is enough to spare.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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