Pouring

/ˈpɔːrɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of causing a liquid to flow from a container.

The pouring of the champagne was met with cheers.

A quantity of liquid that has been poured.

I took a small pouring of the soup before deciding to have a full bowl.

verb

To cause (a liquid) to flow from a container in a steady stream.

She was pouring orange juice into a glass.

To flow or cause to flow in a steady stream.

The rain was pouring down all afternoon.

To send forth in large quantity.

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

pouring it on

He was pouring it on with the compliments.

pour one out

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