Spout: meaning, definitions and examples

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spout

 

[ spaʊt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

water feature

A spout is a tube, pipe, or opening through which liquid is released or discharged.

Synonyms

nozzle, outlet, pipe.

Examples of usage

  • Water gushed out of the spout.
  • The fountain had a decorative spout.
Context #2 | Verb

talking

If someone spouts, they talk in a very confident and enthusiastic way about a particular belief or idea.

Synonyms

articulate, expound, pronounce.

Examples of usage

  • She spouted her political views at the dinner party.
  • He spouts off about environmental issues all the time.

Translations

Translations of the word "spout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bico

🇮🇳 नलिका

🇩🇪 Ausguss

🇮🇩 cerat

🇺🇦 носик

🇵🇱 wylewka

🇯🇵 注ぎ口 (そそぎぐち)

🇫🇷 bec

🇪🇸 boquilla

🇹🇷 ağızlık

🇰🇷 주둥이

🇸🇦 فوهة

🇨🇿 výtok

🇸🇰 výtok

🇨🇳 喷口 (pēn kǒu)

🇸🇮 izliv

🇮🇸 stútur

🇰🇿 шүмек

🇬🇪 ყელი

🇦🇿 ağızlıq

🇲🇽 boquilla

Etymology

The word 'spout' originated from Middle English 'spouten', which in turn came from Old English 'spȳtan', meaning 'to spout, spurt, shoot out'. The use of 'spout' to refer to a water feature or a projecting tube dates back to the 14th century. Over time, the verb 'spout' evolved to also describe enthusiastic or confident speech.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,748, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.