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
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.