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spouted

American  
[spou-tid] / ˈspaʊ tɪd /

adjective

  1. fitted with a spout.

    a spouted pitcher.


Other Word Forms

  • unspouted adjective

Etymology

Origin of spouted

First recorded in 1825–35; spout + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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In April, at his first news conference since taking office, Kennedy spouted a fountain of misinformation about autism.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

It was a Leavitt classic: she spouted utter nonsense with total conviction.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025

However, Hunga Tonga spouted an unusually high amount of water and low amount of cooling sulfur.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023

Roy Jr. was serious, dressed in a green shirt neatly tucked into camouflage pants, and spouted military history and terminology.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2023

“Yourself,” I say, and he looks at me like I’ve spouted something in a foreign language.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe