Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pouring
verb
/ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
Definition
The act of transferring a liquid from one container to another, often in a steady stream.
Examples
- She was pouring a cup of tea when the phone rang.
- The chef is pouring sauce over the pasta.
- It started pouring rain during our picnic.
Meaning
Pouring typically refers to the action of causing a liquid to flow out of a container, usually by tilting it or using some form of spout.
Synonyms
- spilling
- streaming
- casting
- draining
