The meaning of POUR is to cause to flow in a stream —sometimes used figuratively. How to use pour in a sentence.
POUR meaning: 1. to make a substance flow from a container, especially into another container, by raising just…. Learn more.
- to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something. 2. to emit or propel, esp. continuously or rapidly. 3. to produce or utter in or as if in a stream or flood (often fol. by out): to pour out one's troubles to a friend.
pour (third-person singular simple present pours, present participle pouring, simple past and past participle poured) (transitive) To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.
to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.
POUR definition: to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something. See examples of pour used in a sentence.
[transitive] to make a liquid or other substance flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle. pour something + adv./prep. Pour the sauce over the pasta. She poured boiling water down the sink. Pour away as much fat as possible from the roasting pan.
To pour is to flow rapidly in a steady stream, or to cause something to flow. You can pour good coffee into a cup and pour bad coffee down the drain.