pore

noun
UK: /pɔː/
US: /pɔːr/

  1. A very small hole in the skin of people or other animals, or in the surface of a plant, that allows liquid or air to pass through.

    1. Sweat comes out of your pores.
    2. The skin's pores can become blocked with dirt or make-up, leading to spots.

Synonyms

scrutinize orifice opening peruse inspect
pore verb

  1. To look at or read something very carefully, usually for a long time.

    1. I will pore over this book.
    2. She spent hours poring over maps of the area before her trip.
pore intransitive-verb

  1. To read or study carefully and attentively.

    1. He likes to pore over old books.
    2. Researchers must pore through data searching for relevant information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pore" is /pɔː/ in British English and /pɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pore": scrutinize, orifice, opening, peruse, inspect.

Example usage of "pore": "Sweat comes out of your pores.". More examples on the page.