spout

verb \ ˈspau̇t \

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

Examples: spout in a Sentence

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

Screenshot after gif after meme of the legendary character spouting pithy anti-monogamy one-liners circulate the web.

— hannah giorgis, The Atlantic, "Long Live Samantha Jones," 6 June 2018
Now, citing data collected by NASA's Galileo probe more than two decades ago, scientists report giant jets of water are spouting more than 100 miles off the moon's surface.

— sarah kaplan, courant.com, "Scientists discover new evidence for plumes on Europa, a target in the search for life," 14 May 2018
Here's your chance to spout off about what makes your beach vacation destination superior to the rest.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Tell us your favorite beach towns," 2 May 2018
While her husband has been tweeting, spouting and provoking, Melania has been quietly cruising beneath the radar and letting appearances and bland social-media posts do the talking.

— karla peterson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "What's behind the Melania Trump curtain?," 25 Apr. 2018
One fissure was observed early Wednesday morning spouting lava over 200 feet (61 meters) into the air.

— caleb jones, Fox News, "Current lava flows are hottest, fastest of latest eruption," 1 June 2018
Sweet potatoes are easy to grow: start transplants from a spouting grocery store root. 66.

— tom maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "June in the garden," 26 May 2018
Their anger, in turn, incited millions more to spout their own vitriol.

— roy bragg, San Antonio Express-News, "The warrior wants peace," 17 May 2018
Drone footage showed lava spouting along the fissures that had formed, creeping toward Leilani Estates homes and leaving lines of smoldering trees in their wake.

— amy b wang, chicagotribune.com, "'This is heartbreaking': Lava burns more homes on Hawaii's Big Island as new fissures form," 7 May 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

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
Place a big, ceramic mug (not paper!) under the spout and (without adding a K-Cup), hit that beloved brew button.

— taysha murtaugh, Country Living, "How to Clean a Keurig Coffee Machine," 25 May 2018
Mix lime juice and St. Germaine in glass bottle with pour spout.

— olivia harrison, refinery29.com, "Here's The Blue Cocktail Rihanna Will Be Drinking At Her Fenty Beauty Launch Party," 18 May 2018
Water fountains have spouts designed for pooches, and many restaurants have water bowls ready for pups who stop by with their humans.

— lainey seyler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "8 places you can bring your dog around Milwaukee this summer," 16 May 2018
The teapot has the extended lower spout, to facilitate pouring.

— brenda yenke, cleveland.com, "English gardens, tea and musical complements: Yenke Peddler antiques," 10 May 2018
The town's 300- to 560-foot-tall spout of water is worth a look-see almost any time in the dry desert.

— sonja haller, azcentral, "Ultimate Scottsdale, Arizona, bucket list: Top 25 things to do," 9 Feb. 2015
On deck, two coverall-clad observers brace themselves against the biting wind and snow, alert for the white plume of a spout or the fleeting wave of a tail.

— sarah kaplan, BostonGlobe.com, "N. Atlantic right whales will be extinct in 25 years, scientists say - unless we act now to save them," 20 Apr. 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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