spouted
ˈspaʊtɪd
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Definition of spouted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
communicationexpressed in a lengthy or pompous way
  • He gave a spouted speech that bored everyone.
declared proclaimed
2.
containerRarehaving a spout for pouring liquidsRare
  • The teapot was beautifully spouted for easy pouring.
pouring
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Origin of spouted

English, spout (to gush) + -ed (past tense)

Examples of spouted in a sentence

  • The article was filled with spouted opinions.
  • The spouted pitcher made serving drinks easy.
  • She admired the spouted jug's intricate design.

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  1. French:pompeux, à bec, ...
  2. German:geschwollen, mit Ausguss, ...
  3. Italian:pomposo, con beccuccio, ...
  4. Spanish:pomposo, con pico, ...
  5. Portuguese:pomposo, com bico, ...
  6. Chinese:自大, 带嘴的, ...
  7. Japanese:偉そうな, 注ぎ口のある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَفَلْسِف, ذو صنبور, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנֻפָּח, בַּעַל פִּיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:напыщенный, с носиком, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помпезний, з носиком, ...
  12. Hindi:घमंडी, नलिकायुक्त, ...
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Definition of spout - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
liquid emissionintr.emit liquid forcefully in a streamintr.
  • The kettle began to spout steam as it boiled..
gush squirt
2.
whaleintr.discharge air through a blowholeintr.
  • The whale spouted near the boat.
blow expel vent
3.
speechtr./intr.Rarespeak tediously or pompouslytr./intr.Rare
  • He tends to spout about his achievements.
harangue rant

Noun

1.
containertube or lip for pouring liquids
  • The teapot has a long spout for easy pouring.
nozzle spigot tap
2.
liquidsstream of liquid coming out forcefully
  • A spout of water shot from the fountain.
gush jet
3.
marineRaremixture of air and water from a whaleRare
  • The whale's spout was visible from afar.
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Images of spout

  • spout: tube or lip for pouring liquids
    tube or lip for pouring liquids
  • spout: stream of liquid coming out forcefully
    stream of liquid coming out forcefully
  • spout: mixture of air and water from a whale
    mixture of air and water from a whale

Expressions with spout

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talk a lot about something, often annoyingly
He loves to spout about his achievements at every meeting.
express opinions loudly and forcefully
She spouted off her complaints to the manager.
eject liquid forcefully in a stream
The fountain began to spout out water.
shaped part of a container that directs liquid when being poured
The teapot has a long pouring spout to prevent drips.
in a difficult or hopeless situation
After losing his job, he was up the spout financially.
spout providing water to caged animals
The hamster drank from the lick spout.

Origin of spout

Middle English, spouten (to spout)

Examples of spout in a sentence

  • The whale spouted water from its blowhole.
  • We watched the dolphins spout playfully.
  • The whale spouted water high into the air.
  • She would often spout about her political views.
  • The professor tends to spout on trivial matters.
  • The kettle's spout was chipped.

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  1. French:jaillir, bec, ...
  2. German:spritzen, Ausguss, ...
  3. Italian:zampillare, beccuccio, ...
  4. Spanish:chorrear, pico, ...
  5. Portuguese:jorrar, bico, ...
  6. Chinese:喷出, 壶嘴, ...
  7. Japanese:噴き出す, 注ぎ口, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْدَفَع, فوهة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְלוֹט, זַרְבּוּבִית, ...
  10. Russian:извергать, носик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:випускати, носик, ...
  12. Hindi:उगलना, टोंटी, ...
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