Pouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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pouring

[ ˈpɔːrɪŋ ]

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weather

Pouring is a verb that describes heavy rainfall. It is used to indicate when rain is falling heavily and steadily.

Synonyms

bucketing down, raining heavily

Examples of usage

It's pouring outside, we should stay indoors.
The forecast says it will be pouring all day.

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liquid

Pouring can also refer to the action of transferring a liquid from one container to another, usually in a steady stream.

Synonyms

flowing, transferring

Examples of usage

She was pouring herself a glass of water.
He carefully poured the hot soup into the bowl.

Translations

Translations of the word "pouring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derramamento

🇮🇳 ढलना

🇩🇪 gießen

🇮🇩 menuang

🇺🇦 заливання

🇵🇱 nalewanie

🇯🇵 注ぐ (そそぐ)

🇫🇷 versement

🇪🇸 vertido

🇹🇷 dökme

🇰🇷 붓기 (butgi)

🇸🇦 صب

🇨🇿 nalévání

🇸🇰 nalievanie

🇨🇳 倒 (dào)

🇸🇮 vlivanje

🇮🇸 hella

🇰🇿 құю

🇬🇪 დასხმა

🇦🇿 tökmə

🇲🇽 vertido

Word origin

The word 'pouring' originates from the Old French word 'purer', meaning 'to pour out'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'pouren' and eventually became 'pour' in modern English. The usage of 'pouring' to describe heavy rainfall dates back to the 15th century, while its association with transferring liquids can be traced to the 14th century.