Meaning & Definition of word "Pouring"

Pouring

/ˈpɔːrɪŋ/

1. The act of causing a liquid to flow from a container.
- Example: The pouring of the champagne was met with cheers.
2. A quantity of liquid that has been poured.
- Example: I took a small pouring of the soup before deciding to have a full bowl.

1. To cause (a liquid) to flow from a container in a steady stream.
- Example: She was pouring orange juice into a glass.
2. To flow or cause to flow in a steady stream.
- Example: The rain was pouring down all afternoon.
3. To send forth in large quantity.
- Example: He was pouring money into his new business venture.

Middle English, from Old French 'porer', from Latin 'paurare'.

pouring rain:

rain falling heavily

pouring out one's heart:

to express one's emotions or thoughts openly

pouring over:

to look at or study something intensively

poured:

past tense of pour

pour:

to cause a liquid to flow

pourable:

able to be poured

Meaning: pouring it on

Example Sentence: He was pouring it on with the compliments.

Meaning: pour one out

Example Sentence: Let's pour one out for our friend who moved away.