How to Use pour in a Sentence

pour

1 of 2 verb

• Pour the sauce over the pasta.
• Smoke poured out from the chimney.
• The burst pipe poured out water.
• The smokestacks poured out thick clouds of black smoke.
• She poured salt into the palm of her hand and then sprinkled it over the stew.
• Sweat was pouring from her brow.
• The concrete foundation has been poured.
• Can I pour you some lemonade?
• He carefully poured the water into her glass.
• The plane flew for two days and more than 300 tips poured in.
  — Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2023
• Strain: Strain the mixture and pour over a glass filled with ice.
  — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024
• Wine is a great price at lunch, just sayin’: $6 house pours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023
• Condolences poured in for the late pooch in the comments on the post.
  — Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
• All that to say: Don’t be in too much of a rush to pour one out for Pat Sajak.
  — Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 13 June 2023
• At the Triple Down, the bartender had a shot of vodka already poured.
  — Brett Martin, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
• To start, pour around a half-teaspoon of the product into a bowl or your hands.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
• Slowly pour hot milk over the chocolate; let stand for 1 minute.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
• No sooner did the deal close than the bad news on Twitter began to pour forth.
  — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 June 2023
• Coconut milk is poured over, and the heat is left to do its work until the yam turns tender.
  — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
• And when the wine was poured and the blessing was said, his big brother Elai, 26, tacked on a prayer for his safe return.
  — Richard Engel, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2023
• Tilt the chickens to pour juices into the pan, then transfer to a cutting board to rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
  — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
• In rooms with nearly 12-foot ceilings, the sun now pours in like honey.
  — Howard Christian, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023
• Then pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
• Yet crowds continue to pour in, and climbers still scale the sheer walls of El Capitan.
  — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
• Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured in from across the country.
  — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2024
• As the last glass of wine is poured and the conversation draws to a close, Loder is asked a parting question.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2023
• Following the news of his death on Friday, tributes have poured in from fans and friends.
  — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 22 July 2023
• Berlin is 10 hours by train from Przemysl, the Polish city near the Ukrainian border where, in the war’s first weeks, refugees poured in.
  — Ben Miller, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023
• The dots refresh for each new image, clattering like the sound of Nerds candies being poured onto a table.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
• Eleven months after giving birth, Evelyn poured buttermilk pancake mix onto a hot pan, a late breakfast for herself and her new roommate before class.
  — Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024

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pour

2 of 2 noun

• If pour-overs are your brewing method of choice, this is the kettle to get.
  — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
• Shoppers can grab a Chemex pour-over or a hand grenade mug.
  — Emma Balter, Chron, 31 Mar. 2022
• Each is one large pour: perfect for the Mom who doesn't want more than one glass.
  — Jami Supsic, Country Living, 2 May 2022
• Michelle Sparkling Wine are all available as a glass pour or by the bottle.
  — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2022
• That said, the Ode is best for larger grinds—think pour-over, drip, or French press brew styles.
  — Gear Team, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2022
• That a steak in the dining room deserves a better pour than a burger on the grill?
  — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 26 June 2022
• The plastic handle is wide and easy to grasp and stays cool and the large spout allows for a fast, easy pour.
  — Anna Helm Baxter, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
• The oil container is easy to handle with a pour spout for easy cleanup.
  — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2023
• Full-pour beer and wine options range from four to six taste tickets.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 June 2022
• Three tickets buy a full mug of beer; one ticket buys a taste pour.
  — oregonlive, 20 May 2022
• Beside the look, a stand-out feature of these measuring cups is the pour.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2022
• Sadly, customers don’t seem to get the connection between the tap and the pour.
  — cleveland, 20 June 2022
• Each 20-pound, easy-pour plastic jug lasts at least a month, and the jug can be recycled.
  — Ali Kessler, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
• For those who love a big pour, this is the perfect shatterproof wine glass.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 Oct. 2022
• The standard method is similar to a French press—pour water, stir grounds, and press.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023
• After each pour, the bartender explained the flavors and the origin.
  — Jake Kwon, CNN, 22 May 2022
• You may even be rewarded with a special pour from time to time.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2022
• This is the step that brought me closest to sipping a pour-over at home that tastes like his masterworks.
  — Bill Addisonrestaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2023
• In addition to the heavy pours of olive oil, Symon adds black garlic, tomato paste and ketchup.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
• Add 2-3 ice cubes and pour in De Soi Golden Hour over cucumber and mint.
  — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
• The TikTok creator starts with a big cup of ice and adds a heavy pour of balsamic vinegar.
  — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 8 June 2022
• As always, founder Alan Sprints was in the brewpub greeting customers, who turned out to get a last tap pour of beer straight from the source.
  — oregonlive, 27 June 2022
• Winemakers from each winery will be on hand to serve up samples from two of their wines and a bonus pour.
  — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 May 2022
• The long and slim pour spout maintains a steady stream of water, which helps prevent spills and excess moisture.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2023
• The Willsberger set from Crate & Barrel are the best Champagne glasses for swirling around a hefty pour.
  — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2023
• Grab a pour or two of a farmhouse ale with Leeway Cranberry.
  — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2022
• The angle on this mini cup allows for an easy read of measurements, and the spout makes for a perfect pour.
  — Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
• Tickets are $40 and includes a game ticket, souvenir mug and eight-ounce beer pours.
  — Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• Add an extra pour of tequila or orange liqueur for $1 all day.
  — Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
• The staff greets and treats you like family, the wines are delicious, the pours are generous, and the food is simple and delicious, like Greek cuisine should be.
  — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024