verb / noun

spout

SPOWT/spaʊt/

To discharge a stream forcefully through an opening.

Tea spouts from the pot's projecting opening into the cup.

Close view of the projecting spout of a plain ceramic teapot pouring a smooth stream into a cup, side view with handle and spout clearly distinct.

Etymology

spoutMiddle Englishto issue forcibly, spit out liquid

The verb described liquid issuing forcibly or being spat out. The noun named a pipe carrying liquid, especially rainwater, and then the projecting part of a vessel that helps pour it.

In context

Old Time Radio Researchers1:56

it has a wonderful new dripless spout that ends messy handling

[1954] Lux Radio Theatre - The Day the Earth Stood Still

More examples

The cracked hose spouted water across the driveway.
Hot water comes spouting out when I loosen the valve.
A powerful spout of water shoots up from the geyser.

Forms

spout · spouts · spouted · spouting

Similar words

gush: Emphasizes a sudden, abundant flow rather than a directed stream.
jet: Emphasizes a narrow, concentrated stream driven by pressure.
squirt: Usually suggests a smaller stream forced through a small opening.