Definition of spout

spoutnoun

vòi

/spaʊt//spaʊt/

The word "spout" has a fascinating history. It originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "espoiter," meaning "to spit or pour out." This Old French term is derived from the Latin word "spitare," which means "to spit" or "to vomit." In the 14th century, the word "spout" referred to the act of spitting or pouring liquids, particularly saliva or vomit. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the idea of a device or opening that allows liquids to flow or spout out. Today, we use the word "spout" to describe a faucet, nozzle, or channel that directs fluid in various contexts, such as drinking fountains, irrigation systems, or even cartoon characters in comic strips and cartoons!

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a pipe or tube on a container through which you can pour liquid out

một ống hoặc ống trên một thùng chứa thông qua đó bạn có thể đổ chất lỏng ra

Example:
  • the spout of a teapot

    vòi của ấm trà

a stream of liquid coming out of somewhere with great force

một dòng chất lỏng chảy ra từ đâu đó với một lực rất lớn

Related words and phrases

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Idioms

be/go up the spout
(British English, slang)to be/go wrong; to fail to work or be successful
  • Well, that's my holiday plans gone up the spout!