Pronunciation: /ˈpɔrɪŋ/
verb to flow rapidly and in large quantities
A1 I am pouring water into a glass.
A2 She is pouring milk into the bowl.
B1 The rain is pouring down heavily outside.
B2 The bartender is pouring drinks for the customers.
C1 The chef is pouring the sauce over the dish before serving.
C2 The waterfall was pouring over the cliff into the river below.
adjective used to describe something that is flowing rapidly and in large quantities
A1 The rain was pouring down outside.
A2 I spilled my drink and now it's pouring all over the table.
B1 The pouring rain made it difficult to see while driving.
B2 The pouring of concrete for the new building foundation took all day.
C1 The pouring of emotions in her poetry was both raw and powerful.
C2 The pouring rain did not deter the dedicated fans from attending the outdoor concert.
formal The rain was pouring down heavily, causing flooding in the streets.
informal I can't believe it's still pouring outside, I guess we're stuck indoors today.
slang The drinks were pouring at the party last night, everyone was having a great time.
figurative Emotions were pouring out of her as she finally opened up about her struggles.
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