noun
spout
spowt
Spout (noun) means a narrow tube or opening that liquid pours out of. Example: “Water dribbled from the teapot’s spout.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- spouts
- Third person singular
- spouts
- Past tense
- spouted
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Water dribbled from the teapot’s _____.
Etymology
From Middle English spouten, borrowed from Middle Dutch spouten ("to spout"), related to "spit" and "spew".
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Rhymes for spout
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What does “spout” mean?
The word “spout” means a narrow tube or opening that liquid pours out of. In plain terms, either a narrow opening liquid comes out of, or the act of liquid (or words) shooting out forcefully.
How do you pronounce “spout”?
“Spout” is pronounced spowt (/spaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “spout” in a sentence?
Here is “spout” used in a sentence: “Water dribbled from the teapot’s spout.”
What part of speech is “spout”?
Depending on how it is used, “spout” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “spout” come from?
The word “spout” comes from Middle English. From Middle English spouten, borrowed from Middle Dutch spouten ("to spout"), related to "spit" and "spew".
How many meanings does “spout” have?
“Spout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow tube or opening that liquid pours out of.
