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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

poured
past tense of pour
pour
to cause a liquid to flow
pourable
able to be poured

Slang Meanings

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.