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 & Antonyms for spout

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 In a transcript attached to the decision, both individuals spout profanities and insults at one another. — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2022 Additionally, nearly all teams will spout nonsense about drafting the best available football player regardless of need. — Steve Silverman, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 His bandmates, however, are glad to spout off about their elusive singer. — Katherine Turman, SPIN, 26 Feb. 2022 According to a government website, various types of robots can spout disinfectant mist into the air, shine germ-killing ultraviolet light and, in some cases, detect people who are not wearing masks and ask them to put one on. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2022 Still, many members of right-wing media continue to spout anti-vaccine rhetoric and disinformation, dissuading many from getting the shot. — New York Times, 25 Dec. 2021 Stockton, as mentioned, has every right to do his thing, to spout his opinions about his thorough research. — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Jan. 2022 This includes some news organizations that regularly platformed unqualified individuals to spout nonsense about the pandemic and to stir anti-science sentiment. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2022 Once governments adopt coercive policies, power-hungry bureaucrats often spout an official party line and suppress dissent, no matter the evidence, and impose further sanctions to punish those who don’t fall in line. — David R. Henderson And Charles L. Hooper, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Watch for a spout and chat with volunteer whale-spotters from the American Cetacean Society’s L.A. chapter, who keep careful count of the behemoths, and have done so since 1984. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2022 And the Water Tanks feature a Quick Connect spout that works with the hoses provided in the Joolca system. — Rob Reed, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 The product can be identified by its shape, with a black flip top cap or clear cap with blue pouring spout with the weight of measure of 8-ounces/237mL, UPC 8 4005051579 2. — Staff Reports, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2021 In house is a Kung Fu Tea master who pours hot tea from an incredibly long spout, using long, flowing body movements and pour techniques that few can do. — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Its black-and-white line drawings are charming, and the writerly descriptions spout history, humor and wit. — Amy Merrick, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 The coffee would flow from an elegant spout shaped like a dolphin—co-founder Horn got his inspiration from an Italian fountain, thus bringing a touch of European elegance to diners’ daily cup o’ joe. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Feb. 2022 The barrel is also equipped with a spout at the bottom to drain the water into a bucket or watering can. — Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2022 There’s another spout at the top for overflow, or to attach a second barrel — a process called daisy-chaining, Bogert said. — Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2022 See More

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