spout

verb

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\ ˈspau̇t

spouted; spouting; spouts

Definition of spout

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to eject (liquid) in a stream wells spouting oil

2a : 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

spout

noun

Definition of spout (Entry 2 of 2)

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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Synonyms: Verb

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Verb

Examples of spout in a Sentence

Verb The well was spouting oil. She kept spouting on and on about politics. Noun Water was flowing from the spout. the spout of a tea kettle

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The story features the usual Disney complement of cute critters and likable supporting players, some of whom spout comic banter that hews more anachronistic than mythic. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is a moving adventure (review)," 5 Mar. 2021 The story features the usual Disney complement of cute critters and likable supporting players, some of whom spout comic banter that hews more anachronistic than mythic. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is a moving adventure (review)," 5 Mar. 2021 Would the drivers lose their cool, spout something racist or slam the gas pedal and ram the activists, reenacting Tiananmen Square in their own minds? — Fox News, "Eli Steele: Justice for George Floyd from honking horns?," 5 Apr. 2021 The story features the usual Disney complement of cute critters and likable supporting players, some of whom spout comic banter that hews more anachronistic than mythic. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is a moving adventure (review)," 5 Mar. 2021 The story features the usual Disney complement of cute critters and likable supporting players, some of whom spout comic banter that hews more anachronistic than mythic. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is a moving adventure (review)," 5 Mar. 2021 The story features the usual Disney complement of cute critters and likable supporting players, some of whom spout comic banter that hews more anachronistic than mythic. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is a moving adventure (review)," 5 Mar. 2021 The story features the usual Disney complement of cute critters and likable supporting players, some of whom spout comic banter that hews more anachronistic than mythic. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is a moving adventure (review)," 5 Mar. 2021 Mentions of Byzantium are scattered across message boards frequented by both white supremacists and QAnon enthusiasts – who spout conspiracy theories about a deep-state cabal of Satan-worshipping, blood-drinking pedophiles running the world. — Roland Betancourt, The Conversation, "Why white supremacists and QAnon enthusiasts are obsessed – but very wrong – about the Byzantine Empire," 4 Mar. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The sleek design includes an air-tight lid to lock in flavor and a handy spout for mess-free pouring. — Lizzy Briskin, chicagotribune.com, "Best kitchen essentials 2021," 14 Apr. 2021 These features include a red LED light that signals a low battery, a 360-degree spout swivel for convenient reach, and automatic water shut-off after four minutes for conservation. — Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, "The 8 Best Touchless Kitchen Faucets for Germ-Free Cleanup," 19 Mar. 2021 In Panama City Beach, Florida, video of what appeared to be a water spout, along with damage caused by a tornado, circulated on social media. — Dennis Romero, NBC News, "Deadly weather, tornadoes strike Deep South," 10 Apr. 2021 Insert the plunger and position the spout above your mug. — Cassidy Olsen, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make Espresso at Home," 1 Apr. 2021 The angled spout directs the spray, evoking a fancy spa device. — Margo Ghertner, WSJ, "Handsome Humidifers to Make Your Home Healthier," 5 Mar. 2021 The easy open-and-close spout allows for one-handed operation. — Chris Hachey, BGR, "Best Salad Dressing Container," 3 Mar. 2021 Its silicone seal keeps the cereal, snacks, or granola fresh and its smooth pour spout offers mess-free cereal dispensing. — Rachel Dube, USA TODAY, "21 organization products from Amazon with thousands of reviews," 1 Mar. 2021 The SoftSip valve top is sold separately and that attaches to the hard spout. — Chris Hachey, BGR, "Best Reusable Baby Food Pouches," 29 Mar. 2021

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