pouring
/ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pourings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act by which something is poured.
Noun
Examples
Liberal pourings of rum and Cokes helped lubricate the festivities.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Flowing or falling intensely.
Adjective
Examples
pouring rain
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pouring” mean?
The act by which something is poured.
Is “pouring” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.