pour
[ pawr, pohr ]
/ pɔr, poʊr /
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verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
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Origin of pour
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English pouren; origin uncertain
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How to use pour in a sentence
Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Cotes du Rhone 2018This pour is unusually fruit-forward for a Rhone wine, the effect of a riper-than-usual year.
This outstanding Argentine malbec delivers deep fruit flavors for just $15|Dave McIntyre|February 19, 2021|Washington PostIn some cases, a generous pour of flavored liqueur took too much attention away from the chocolate.
Boozy hot chocolate recaptures the magic of a childhood snow day with a grown-up twist|M. Carrie Allan|February 5, 2021|Washington PostA gooseneck kettle with a precise pour and precise settings, it can hold up to one liter of water and features a stay-cool handle, automatic shut off, and a 30-minute keep-warm setting.
British Dictionary definitions for pour
pour
/ (pɔː) /
verb
noun
a pouring, downpour, etc
Derived forms of pour
pourer, nounWord Origin for pour
C13: of unknown origin
usage for pour
The verbs pour and pore are sometimes confused: she poured cream over her strudel; she pored (not poured) over the manuscript
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