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
1
(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."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- spoutings
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A tree branch had dented the _____ along the roofline.
Rhymes for spouting
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routing
pouting
scouting
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computing
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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.
