pour

verb
UK: /pɔː/
US: /pɔr/

  1. To make a substance flow from a container, often into another container.

    1. Pour the milk into the glass carefully to avoid spilling it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you pour some water into my glass; I'm really thirsty after the walk. [ ] [ ]

  2. To rain heavily.

    1. It started to pour while we were walking home. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rain poured down for hours, flooding many streets in the town. [ ] [ ]

  3. To come out quickly and in large quantities.

    1. The fans poured out of the stadium after the match. [ ] [ ]
    2. Information poured in after the news report about the missing child. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stream discharge rain
pour noun

  1. A heavy fall of rain.

    1. There was a real pour last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the pour, everything smelled fresh and clean in the garden. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pour" in English means: To make a substance flow from a container, often into another container., To rain heavily., To come out quickly and in large quantities..

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

Synonyms for "pour": stream, discharge, rain.

Example usage of "pour": "Pour the milk into the glass carefully to avoid spilling it.". More examples on the page.