Synonyms of spout

spout 1 of 2

noun

1

as in gutter

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof

during the winter, runoff from the spout tends to freeze over and form a dangerous patch of ice on the walkway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gutter
• drainpipe
• trough
• waterspout
• drain
• rainspout
• aqueduct
• sluice
• duct
• eaves trough
• conduit
• flume

2

as in jet

a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening

kids cooling off under the spout of water from an opened fire hydrant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jet
• spray
• flush
• squirt
• spurt
• burst
• gush
• spit
• spew
• blast
• geyser
• spouter
• spritz

spout

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verb

ˈspau̇t 

1

as in to pour

to flow out in great quantities or with force

water spouting from the hose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pour
• stream
• rush
• spew
• gush
• jet
• squirt
• spurt
• roll
• splash
• wash
• run
• swoosh
• flush
• flood
• cascade
• issue
• swell
• drown
• surge
• fountain
• overflow
• slosh
• inundate
• submerge
• swamp
• sluice
• plash
• deluge
• engulf
• overwhelm
• submerse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drop
• drip
• trickle
• dribble
• sprinkle
• leak
• weep
• strain
• bleed
• seep
• ooze
• percolate
• exude
• spatter

2

as in to huff

to talk loudly and wildly

a self-important loudmouth who is always spouting about the mess that politicians have made of everything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• huff
• rant
• rave
• fulminate
• bluster
• speak out
• speak up
• declaim
• blare
• rage
• sound off
• orate
• pontificate
• storm
• harangue
• mouth (off)
• bolt
• blurt (out)
• blow
• carry on
• bloviate
• take on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• murmur
• mutter
• whisper
• breathe
• grunt
• slur

3

as in to eject

to violently throw out or off (something from within)

the drain suddenly spouted water and debris

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eject
• spit
• erupt
• spew
• expel
• pour
• emit
• jet
• belch
• spurt
• stream
• disgorge
• fire
• release
• hurl
• eruct
• gush
• squirt
• exhale
• vent
• heave
• issue
• emanate
• surge
• toss
• spring
• fling
• cast
• shoot
• launch
• discharge
• pitch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contain
• restrain
• shut (in or up)
• bottle (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spout

Noun

Splash about in North America’s largest wave pool as a shipwrecked vessel spouts water overhead at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Even better, the rotating spout drains excess water straight back into the sink, so your cleaning tools dry faster, and your countertops stay free of those grimy little puddles that always seem to collect around the faucet. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Verb

During the winter months, visitors can watch humpback whales breach and spout in the warm water off Maui. — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

Pay attention to how fast Democratic Socialists of America candidates spouting collectivism are making headway. — Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026

Phrases Containing spout

• spout (off)