noun

spouting

Spouting (noun) means (chiefly British/NZ/Australian) Guttering fixed under a roof’s edge to carry away rainwater. Example: “A tree branch had dented the spouting along the roofline.”

noun

(chiefly British/NZ/Australian) Guttering fixed under a roof’s edge to carry away rainwater.

"A tree branch had dented the spouting along the roofline."

The act of gushing out or of talking on at length.

"His endless spouting about the weather bored everyone."

How to use spouting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn UK/Australian/NZ English this usually just means roof guttering; it can also describe liquid or words gushing out.

UK vs US

In American English, "gutter" is the usual word — "spouting" for roof drainage is mainly British/Australian/NZ.

Word forms

spoutings plural

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Rhymes for spouting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “spouting” mean?

The word “spouting” means (chiefly British/NZ/Australian) Guttering fixed under a roof’s edge to carry away rainwater. In plain terms, in UK/Australian/NZ English this usually just means roof guttering; it can also describe liquid or words gushing out.

How do you use “spouting” in a sentence?

Here is “spouting” used in a sentence: “A tree branch had dented the spouting along the roofline.”

What part of speech is “spouting”?

“Spouting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “spouting” have?

“Spouting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (chiefly British/NZ/Australian) Guttering fixed under a roof’s edge to carry away rainwater.