pour out

phrasal-verb
UK: /pɔːr aʊt/
US: /pɔːr aʊt/

  1. To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.

    1. I will pour out some juice for you.
    2. Could you pour out the lemonade while I get the snacks ready?

  2. To express your feelings freely and openly.

    1. She would often pour out her problems.
    2. He used to pour out his heart to me, but now he's distant.

  3. To empty the contents of a container by tipping it.

    1. Please pour out the water from the bucket.
    2. Make sure you pour out any remaining liquid before storing it.

Synonyms

discharge vent decant unburden
pour out noun

  1. A large amount of something flowing or being released quickly.

    1. There was a pour out of water.
    2. The sudden pour out of emotion surprised everyone in the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pour out" in English means: To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container., To express your feelings freely and openly., To empty the contents of a container by tipping it..

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

Synonyms for "pour out": discharge, vent, decant, unburden.

Example usage of "pour out": "I will pour out some juice for you.". More examples on the page.