First Known Use: 14th century
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1pour
verb \ˈpȯr\
: to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place
: to fill a cup or glass with a drink for someone
: to flow or move continuously in a steady stream
Full Definition of POUR
transitive verb
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>
intransitive verb
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>
— pour·able \ˈpȯr-ə-bəl\ adjective
— pour·er \-ər\ noun
— pour·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of POUR
Middle English
2pour
noun
Definition of POUR
First Known Use of POUR
1790
POUR[1] Defined for Kids
pour
verb \ˈpȯr\
pouredpour·ing
Definition of POUR for Kids
1
: to flow or cause to flow in or as if in a stream <Pour some tea.> <Smoke poured out the windows.> <His feelings came pouring out.>
2
: to rain hard
3
: to move or come continuously <Money was pouring in.>
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