1
as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
that storekeeper's face seems to be in a permanent pout
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2
as in sulk
pouts plural
a state of resentful silence or irritability
she stayed in the pouts all day
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1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
her lips pouted as she glared at him silently
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Recent Examples of pout
Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Performance-wise, Jude Law is a surprisingly effective Putin, getting the President’s pout to perfection, and giving him a slightly abrasive Estuary English accent.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
After the singer's surprise confession, Payne could be seen pouting and looking visibly moved while seated in his judges chair.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Noun
While Shrek pouts about missing his solo ogre days, the dastardly Rumpelstiltskin takes advantage, offering him a contract to relive that romanticized time in his life — for a day.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Performance-wise, Jude Law is a surprisingly effective Putin, getting the President’s pout to perfection, and giving him a slightly abrasive Estuary English accent.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
For lips prone to fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss, products that wrap a wash of color in a blend of anti-aging ingredients bring a time-rewinding polish to any makeup look—or pout.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
After the singer's surprise confession, Payne could be seen pouting and looking visibly moved while seated in his judges chair.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
Noun
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Thomas turned around and squeezed DeChambeau’s leg with anxiety, his face in a nervous grimace.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Per the season's sneak peek, this year's voyage pairs steamy trysts among the crew with some grimace-worthy incidents, from jellyfish sightings and jet ski accidents (and what looks to be a lone charter guest floating out to sea on a raft).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead, Arthur recites some Shakespeare and settles into a sulk after discovering some plans Edward has not shared with him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Pout, sulk, and stay upset the Broncos declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Electronic doors give cars a high-tech aura and may modestly reduce wind resistance because their exterior handles typically do not protrude from the door.—
Jack Ewing,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In aircraft design, various components can protrude from the plane’s body and disrupt this smooth airflow, introducing turbulence and increasing drag.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In terms of my entry point to him, just understanding that this wasn’t a monster that was going to be scowling in the shadows and looking for any opportunity to hurt someone.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ray’s brother, Jem (Sean Bean), has shown up to reconnect, and for a long time these two sit around not saying very much, pouring drinks and scowling at each other, at one point getting their ya-yas out with a midnight rock ‘n’ roll dance, then scowling some more.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There's room for laughs amid the tears and smiles amid the frowns.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of an hour, a virtuosic guitarist, a singer, and three dancers performed a program of mournful music and percussive dance, their faces set in serious frowns—an integral part of the performance.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some people's only social interactions or source of companionship during that time were their pets.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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To care for a blind or deaf pet, consistency and routine are key.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My neighbors started poking their heads in the front door, too.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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This bra has wide straps, side-smoothing panels, and an allover stretchy fit — sans wires poking you in the ribcage.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In June the McCoys went back to Bloomington and Catherine spent the summer moping.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bradbury insisted post-game that none of the Patriots moped or quit.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pout. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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