How to Use pour in a Sentence

pour

1 of 2 verb
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta.
  • Smoke poured out from the chimney.
  • The burst pipe poured out water.
  • The smokestacks poured out thick clouds of black smoke.
  • She poured salt into the palm of her hand and then sprinkled it over the stew.
  • Sweat was pouring from her brow.
  • The concrete foundation has been poured.
  • Can I pour you some lemonade?
  • He carefully poured the water into her glass.
  • The plane flew for two days and more than 300 tips poured in.
    Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Strain: Strain the mixture and pour over a glass filled with ice.
    Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Wine is a great price at lunch, just sayin’: $6 house pours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Condolences poured in for the late pooch in the comments on the post.
    Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
  • All that to say: Don’t be in too much of a rush to pour one out for Pat Sajak.
    Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 13 June 2023
  • At the Triple Down, the bartender had a shot of vodka already poured.
    Brett Martin, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • To start, pour around a half-teaspoon of the product into a bowl or your hands.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Slowly pour hot milk over the chocolate; let stand for 1 minute.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
  • No sooner did the deal close than the bad news on Twitter began to pour forth.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 June 2023
  • Coconut milk is poured over, and the heat is left to do its work until the yam turns tender.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
  • And when the wine was poured and the blessing was said, his big brother Elai, 26, tacked on a prayer for his safe return.
    Richard Engel, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Tilt the chickens to pour juices into the pan, then transfer to a cutting board to rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
    Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • In rooms with nearly 12-foot ceilings, the sun now pours in like honey.
    Howard Christian, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023
  • Then pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Yet crowds continue to pour in, and climbers still scale the sheer walls of El Capitan.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured in from across the country.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2024
  • As the last glass of wine is poured and the conversation draws to a close, Loder is asked a parting question.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2023
  • Following the news of his death on Friday, tributes have poured in from fans and friends.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 22 July 2023
  • Berlin is 10 hours by train from Przemysl, the Polish city near the Ukrainian border where, in the war’s first weeks, refugees poured in.
    Ben Miller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Crews have since been working to pour foamed glass aggregate into the gap in the roadway.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
  • Then pour a small amount of gold, pearl, or black polish onto a piece of foil and dab a sponge into the polish.
    Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023
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pour

2 of 2 noun
  • If pour-overs are your brewing method of choice, this is the kettle to get.
    Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Shoppers can grab a Chemex pour-over or a hand grenade mug.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Each is one large pour: perfect for the Mom who doesn't want more than one glass.
    Jami Supsic, Country Living, 2 May 2022
  • Michelle Sparkling Wine are all available as a glass pour or by the bottle.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022
  • That said, the Ode is best for larger grinds—think pour-over, drip, or French press brew styles.
    Gear Team, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2022
  • That a steak in the dining room deserves a better pour than a burger on the grill?
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 26 June 2022
  • The plastic handle is wide and easy to grasp and stays cool and the large spout allows for a fast, easy pour.
    Anna Helm Baxter, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • The oil container is easy to handle with a pour spout for easy cleanup.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2023
  • Full-pour beer and wine options range from four to six taste tickets.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 June 2022
  • Three tickets buy a full mug of beer; one ticket buys a taste pour.
    oregonlive, 20 May 2022
  • Beside the look, a stand-out feature of these measuring cups is the pour.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Sadly, customers don’t seem to get the connection between the tap and the pour.
    cleveland, 20 June 2022
  • Each 20-pound, easy-pour plastic jug lasts at least a month, and the jug can be recycled.
    Ali Kessler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
  • For those who love a big pour, this is the perfect shatterproof wine glass.
    Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The standard method is similar to a French press—pour water, stir grounds, and press.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023
  • After each pour, the bartender explained the flavors and the origin.
    Jake Kwon, CNN, 22 May 2022
  • You may even be rewarded with a special pour from time to time.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2022
  • This is the step that brought me closest to sipping a pour-over at home that tastes like his masterworks.
    Bill Addisonrestaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2023
  • In addition to the heavy pours of olive oil, Symon adds black garlic, tomato paste and ketchup.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Add 2-3 ice cubes and pour in De Soi Golden Hour over cucumber and mint.
    Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The TikTok creator starts with a big cup of ice and adds a heavy pour of balsamic vinegar.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 8 June 2022
  • As always, founder Alan Sprints was in the brewpub greeting customers, who turned out to get a last tap pour of beer straight from the source.
    oregonlive, 27 June 2022
  • Winemakers from each winery will be on hand to serve up samples from two of their wines and a bonus pour.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 May 2022
  • The long and slim pour spout maintains a steady stream of water, which helps prevent spills and excess moisture.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2023
  • The Willsberger set from Crate & Barrel are the best Champagne glasses for swirling around a hefty pour.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Grab a pour or two of a farmhouse ale with Leeway Cranberry.
    Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The angle on this mini cup allows for an easy read of measurements, and the spout makes for a perfect pour.
    Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Tickets are $40 and includes a game ticket, souvenir mug and eight-ounce beer pours.
    Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Products include ground coffee, whole bean coffee, a mug and a pour over.
    Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2022
  • Perfect a super-chill pour with this freezable glass that comes with a slanted ice mold.
    Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022

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