noun
spout
spowt
noun
1
A narrow tube or opening that liquid pours out of.
"Water dribbled from the teapot’s spout."
"The rain gutter’s spout was clogged with leaves."
verb
1
To shoot out forcefully in a stream or jet.
"A geyser spouted boiling water into the air."
2
(informal) To talk on and on in a self-important or long-winded way.
"He kept spouting off about politics at dinner."
How to Use Spout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a narrow opening liquid comes out of, or the act of liquid (or words) shooting out forcefully.
Common mistake
"Spout off" (talk pompously) is informal and usually critical — don’t use it neutrally.
Common pairings
spout nonsense
kettle spout
spout water
Word Forms
spouted past tense, spouts plural, spouts singular
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Etymology
From Middle English spouten, borrowed from Middle Dutch spouten ("to spout"), related to "spit" and "spew".