spouting

word · lemma: spout

Definition

Sending liquid or another substance out quickly and forcefully from a source, or talking a lot in a loud or forceful way.

Usage & Nuances

Often describes water or steam but can also refer to someone's speech, especially when talking non-stop or in a dramatic way. Common collocations: 'spouting water', 'spouting nonsense', 'spouting facts'. Sometimes negative when used about speech.

Example Sentences

Water was spouting from the broken pipe.

basic

The whale was spouting water high into the air.

basic

The fountain is spouting all day.

basic

He kept spouting facts nobody asked for.

natural

She was spouting nonsense during the meeting.

natural

Oil was spouting out of the ground like a geyser.

natural