poured; pouring; pours
1
a
: to cause to flow in a stream
b
: to dispense from a container
poured drinks for everyone
2
: to supply or produce freely or copiously
poured money into the project
3
: to give full expression to : vent
poured out his feelings
1
: to move with a continuous flow
2
: to rain hard
3
: to move or come continuously : stream
complaints poured in
4
: to score easily or freely (as in basketball)
—used with in
poured in 30 points
Synonyms
Examples of pour in a Sentence
Verb
He carefully poured the water into her glass.
Pour the sauce over the pasta.
She poured salt into the palm of her hand and then sprinkled it over the stew.
The smokestacks poured out thick clouds of black smoke.
The burst pipe poured out water.
The concrete foundation has been poured.
Can I pour you some lemonade?
Smoke poured out from the chimney.
Sweat was pouring from her brow.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The tears and heart felt words at Rickwood are sure to be pouring like summer rain on Thursday night.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 19 June 2024
Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
Dune Bird Winery’s Woolsey’s Red, a robust blend of Blaufränkisch and Merlot, along with 2 Lads Winery’s versatile Cabernet Franc Blanc both make for a lovely summer pour.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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Verb
Advertisement Selina used the same heap of leaves to pour four more servings of tea, each one slightly different in flavor but just as potent as the first.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The tears and heart felt words at Rickwood are sure to be pouring like summer rain on Thursday night.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 19 June 2024
Noun
Wine tastings are all about exploring different pours, so take advantage of the opportunity.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
Dune Bird Winery’s Woolsey’s Red, a robust blend of Blaufränkisch and Merlot, along with 2 Lads Winery’s versatile Cabernet Franc Blanc both make for a lovely summer pour.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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