spouted; spouting; spouts
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
1
: to issue with force or in a jet : spurt
2
: to eject material (such as liquid) in a jet
3
: declaim
spouter
noun
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
b
: the blowing of a whale
3
archaic
: pawnshop
Synonyms
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
Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Crowd Rewards Grammys Performance of 'Turn the Lights Back on' with Standing Ovation
His subconscious might not only spout moments of genius through his arm, but in his dreams as well.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
During a meeting on Feb. 13, many listened as caller after caller spouted vulgar rhetoric during the public comments section.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
The problem spouts from the signature of T.J. Roberts, a state representative candidate in Boone County, located about 20 miles southwest of Cincinnati.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
While government critics languish in jail and young men die in trenches at the front, other Russians — especially those willing to spout the official line — are feeling more optimistic than ever.
—Paul Sonne, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
The judge can’t just let attorneys spout off about legal interpretations that lack proper and sufficient foundation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
But on the second day of class this winter, internet trolls spouting alt-right and transphobic language raided those channels, flooding them with images of gore.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
In the comments, people have expressed respect for Ross and spouted anger at a country that forces people to work through injuries to make ends meet.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024
Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Families of four compete to move a fire truck down a pathway, at the end of which the family aims and pumps a water spout to put out a fake fire.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
Facilitators urged them to recall anecdotes from their own lives rather than spout opinions, and to practice listening without reacting.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2024
These faucets will outlast others and allow for a wider selection of finishes, including custom mixed finishes, where the finishes on the handle and spout may be different.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024
Patrons don’t seem to mind whether their next drink comes from a shaker or a spout.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Generally, sip-friendly blenders are likely to include a lid with sipping spout or even a reusable straw for added convenience.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
This version from The Pioneer Woman has a beautiful floral design that will stand out in any kitchen setting, and the non-drip spouts make pouring a mess-free breeze.
—Rachel Trujillo, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
Up to an inch of rain could fall in an hour, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms and risk of water spouts, dangerous wind gusts and even tornadoes.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Verb
Phillips alleges that West would often spout harmful rhetoric at the school, and praised Adolf Hitler while engaging Holocaust denial and threats to the LGBTQ+ community.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Crowd Rewards Grammys Performance of 'Turn the Lights Back on' with Standing Ovation
His subconscious might not only spout moments of genius through his arm, but in his dreams as well.
—Jenna Wang, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
During a meeting on Feb. 13, many listened as caller after caller spouted vulgar rhetoric during the public comments section.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
The problem spouts from the signature of T.J. Roberts, a state representative candidate in Boone County, located about 20 miles southwest of Cincinnati.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024
While government critics languish in jail and young men die in trenches at the front, other Russians — especially those willing to spout the official line — are feeling more optimistic than ever.
—Paul Sonne, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
The judge can’t just let attorneys spout off about legal interpretations that lack proper and sufficient foundation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
But on the second day of class this winter, internet trolls spouting alt-right and transphobic language raided those channels, flooding them with images of gore.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
In the comments, people have expressed respect for Ross and spouted anger at a country that forces people to work through injuries to make ends meet.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024
Noun
The lid has a special spout that makes adding mix-ins clean and easy.
—Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Families of four compete to move a fire truck down a pathway, at the end of which the family aims and pumps a water spout to put out a fake fire.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024
Facilitators urged them to recall anecdotes from their own lives rather than spout opinions, and to practice listening without reacting.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2024
These faucets will outlast others and allow for a wider selection of finishes, including custom mixed finishes, where the finishes on the handle and spout may be different.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024
Patrons don’t seem to mind whether their next drink comes from a shaker or a spout.
—Kate Bernot, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Generally, sip-friendly blenders are likely to include a lid with sipping spout or even a reusable straw for added convenience.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
This version from The Pioneer Woman has a beautiful floral design that will stand out in any kitchen setting, and the non-drip spouts make pouring a mess-free breeze.
—Rachel Trujillo, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
Up to an inch of rain could fall in an hour, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms and risk of water spouts, dangerous wind gusts and even tornadoes.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
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spout
2 of 2 noun1
: a tube, pipe, or hole through which something (as rainwater) spouts
2
: a sudden strong stream of fluid
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