spout

verb \ ˈspau̇t \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

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Definition of spout

spouted; spouting; spouts

transitive verb

1 : to eject (liquid) in a stream

wells spouting oil

2 a : to speak or utter readily, volubly, and at length

b : to speak or utter in a pompous or oratorical manner : declaim

a candidate spouting empty promises

intransitive verb

1 : to issue with force or in a jet : spurt

2 : to eject material (such as liquid) in a jet

3 : declaim

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spouter

noun

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Examples of spout in a Sentence

The well was spouting oil.
She kept spouting on and on about politics.

Recent Examples of spout from the Web

German Chancellor Merkel hit back immediately, not only denying Trump's contention but suggesting that his comfortable upbringing in the U.S. gave him no standing to spout off on the world stage about Germany.

— jonathan lemire and jill colvin, Houston Chronicle, "Trump rattles NATO, knocking its value, assailing Germany," 12 July 2018
The economy suffered another blow in late 2016, when local media began reporting regularly on raw sewage spouting out of manholes along the southern coast, Barbados’s main tourist area.

— The Economist, "The opposition wins every seat in the Barbados Parliament," 31 May 2018
Handsome and spouting aphorisms, he was known as a ladies’ man; an obituary in The Los Angeles Times said he was married six times.

— New York Times, "The Equestrian Coach Who Minted Olympians, and Left a Trail of Child Molestation," 29 May 2018
Across the aisle, New York Republican Rep. Peter King on Saturday expressed his disdain for National Anthem protesters, suggesting their actions were on par with spouting racial invectives or giving the Nazi salute.

— jennifer hansler, CNN, "Sen. Tammy Duckworth expresses support for protesters in wake of new NFL National Anthem policy," 26 May 2018
IFC Films is releasing House That Jack Built for the U.S. and earlier in the day dropped the first trailer, in which Dillon is shown going on about several brutal killings, as well as spouting philosophy.

— alex ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, "Cannes: Lars Von Trier's "Disgusting," "Torturous" Film Sparks Walkouts," 14 May 2018
Lava spouted along the vents and oozed through the neighborhood, leaving lines of smoldering trees in its wake and igniting cars and buildings.

— author: amy b wang, Anchorage Daily News, "‘Pele’s the boss’: Hawaiians ride out uncertainty as lava devours more Big Island homes," 8 May 2018
The internet went into full panic mode, spouting out wild fan theories.

— kelsey stiegman, Seventeen, "The Kylie Cosmetics Instagram Has Been Hacked and People Are Panicking," 8 May 2018
This modern spraygorund features two sensors that trigger a pattern of water spouts from the concrete.

— maggie menderski, The Courier-Journal, "OMG. It's hot outside. So here are 5 new places to beat the heat.," 3 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of spout

Middle English; akin to Middle Dutch spoiten to spout, Old English spīwan to spew

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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spout Synonyms

spout

noun

Definition of spout

1 : a pipe or conductor through which a liquid is discharged or conveyed in a stream: such as

a : a pipe for carrying rainwater from a roof

b : a projecting tube or lip from which a liquid (such as water) issues

2 : a discharge or jet of liquid or moisture from or as if from a pipe: such as

a : waterspout

b : the blowing of a whale

3 archaic : pawnshop

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spouted

play \ˈspau̇-təd\ adjective

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Examples of spout in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of spout from the Web

Strain the mixture into a container with a pour spout using a fine mesh sieve to remove any larger bits of coconut solids.

— maya wilson, Anchorage Daily News, "This homemade coconut iced tea is positively dreamy," 27 June 2018
With rain clouds often come stormy seas, just the thing to fuel high spouts on the Nakalele Blowhole.

— brian j. cantwell, chicagotribune.com, "Rainy day on Maui? Here are 5 great things to do beyond the beach," 24 Apr. 2018
Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a 1-quart measuring cup with a spout.

— leah eskin, chicagotribune.com, "Re-create Popsicle dreams with fresh strawberries — and powerful boost from freeze-dried version," 11 July 2018
Next, mix remaining coconut milk with the zest and juice from two limes in a measuring cup with a pour spout.

— Sunset, "20 Sensational Coconut Recipes," 22 Jan. 2018
The Day After What a cinephile blessing to be living through the Hong Sang-soo renaissance, this current creative spout for the Korean auteur who’s been releasing multiple masterpieces a year.

— the editors of gq, GQ, "The Best Movies of 2018 (So Far)," 19 June 2018
Crack all 12 eggs into a large bowl (ideally with a pour spout).

— ashleigh spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Picky, picky: Strategies to get your kids (or yourself) to try new foods," 11 June 2018
Finding a place for her kids to play without having to register for something or open her wallet is about as easy as filling out a form in the middle of those water spouts.

— maggie menderski, The Courier-Journal, "This West End park gets $600,000 facelift - including a new spray park," 6 June 2018
Near Pinnacle Point, there is a great spot to search across the sea for the spouts of passing whales.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Sunday getaway to Carmel’s Point Lobos," 2 June 2018

First Known Use of spout

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

See Words from the same year

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spout Synonyms

Synonyms

jet, spurt, squirt;

Related Words

flush, gush, spew;

spit, spray, spritz;

geyser, spouter;

blast, burst;

SPOUT Defined for English Language Learners

spout

verb

Definition of spout for English Language Learners

: to shoot out (a liquid) with force
: to flow out with force
: to say or talk about (something) in a way that is boring or annoying

spout

noun

Definition of spout for English Language Learners

: a tube, pipe, or hole out of which a liquid flows
: a sudden strong stream of liquid

SPOUT Defined for Kids

spout

verb \ ˈspau̇t \

Definition of spout for Students

spouted; spouting

1 : to shoot out (liquid) with force

Wells spouted oil.

2 : to speak with a long and quick flow of words so as to sound important

He spouted his opinions at the meeting.

3 : to flow out with force : spurt

Blood spouted from the wound.

spout

noun

Definition of spout for Students

1 : a tube, pipe, or hole through which something (as rainwater) shoots out

2 : a sudden strong stream of fluid

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