outpour

1 of 2

verb

outpoured; outpouring; outpours

transitive verb

: to pour out

outpour

2 of 2

noun

out·​pour ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr How to pronounce outpour (audio)

Examples of outpour in a Sentence

Noun the roadways around the new plant are being widened to handle the expected outpour of vehicles at the end of the day shift
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Since the law was first presented in congress two weeks ago, there has been outpouring against it. Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
Noun
The app received an outpour of criticism from fans, both on the MKBHD YouTube channel and across social platforms. Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024 There was an outpour of love and condolences from fans and celebrities alike. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outpour 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outpour was circa 1560

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Cite this Entry

“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpour. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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