poured; pouring; pours
1
a
: to cause to flow in a stream
poured water into the glass
—sometimes used figurativelyShe poured scorn on the idea. [=she talked about the idea in a very scornful way]
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
She poured her heart/soul out to her best friends.
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
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.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
Tributes poured in online following the news, with high-profile figures from music, film, politics, and beyond posting tributes to the couple.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2025
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Inside the century-old vault, guests get to enjoy exclusive Vault-only pours, while doing their best to unearth hidden design details in the historic space.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Like Van Dyke and Silver, tributes from people who revered the couple for their work as well as their commitment to art, family, and activism have poured in.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
Tributes poured in online following the news, with high-profile figures from music, film, politics, and beyond posting tributes to the couple.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
This is a fragrance meant for long nights, slow dinners, and generous pours.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
Inside the century-old vault, guests get to enjoy exclusive Vault-only pours, while doing their best to unearth hidden design details in the historic space.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pour
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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