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pouring The act of pouring something out of a container, often in a hurry or with great force. ■ "I accidentally poured coffee all over my shirt while trying to pour it from the pot at the same time. Now I have a new "coffee-colored shirt" and an important lesson about multi-tasking!
dripping The act of leaking or pouring out a substance in small droplets. ■ His car was dripping with water after he accidentally left his windows open during the rain.
Exactly An expression of precise agreement. ■ "I know exactly what you mean when you say 'it's raining cats and dogs'. It's pouring down outside!
gushing The act of pouring or releasing something with excessive force, often accompanied by loud noises. ■ "She was gushing with excitement when she found out she got accepted into her dream school."
insisted To adamantly refuse to let someone else make a decision for you, despite their efforts. ■ "I insisted on going to the beach even though it was pouring rain outside."
retaliate To take revenge or counterattack when someone has wronged you. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on her shirt, so she retaliated by pouring a cup of hot tea on me!
subsided To settle down or become quiet. ■ After the storm subsided, the rain stopped pouring down and the streets became calm.
That A word used to refer to a specific object or thing, often in a sarcastic or humorous manner. ■ "I'm so glad I brought my umbrella today, because it's absolutely pouring rain. That's just perfect!"
Window An opening in a wall, especially one that is designed to let light and air in. ■ I opened the window to let some fresh air in, but it started pouring rain outside!
Wisely In a way that shows great intelligence or good judgment, usually by avoiding mistakes or taking calculated risks. ■ "I wisely decided to wear my raincoat because it started pouring outside just as I was leaving the office."
ammonia A highly irritating gas that smells like cat pee and can make your eyes water so much it feels like someone is pouring a bucket of water on your face. ■ "I accidentally spilled some ammonia on myself while cleaning the bathroom. Now my eyes are burning and I feel like I'm in a cat pee-scented nightmare."
chivalrous A person who is courteous and gallant, often to the point of being ridiculous. ■ "He was so chivalrous that he walked her home in the rain, even though it was pouring down. It was like something out of a fairy tale."
cramp A sudden, sharp pain in the muscles of the body, often caused by cold or pressure. ■ She got a terrible cramp in her stomach during her presentation., To be in a state of extreme tension or anxiety. ■ "I'm so nervous, I've got a serious case of the cramps," he said, sweat pouring down his forehead.
decanter A glass or container with a narrow neck and a wide body, used for holding and pouring liquids. ■ "She poured the wine from the decanter into her glass., A tall, slender man with a distinguished air about him, often used to describe someone who is important or authoritative in a particular field or organization. ■ "The dean of the school was a highly respected figure in the academic community.
Investing Act of pouring one's money into a seemingly promising enterprise or venture, with the hope that it will generate returns. ■ John decided to invest in his friend's new start-up, even though he had no idea what it was doing.
Rainier An adjective used to describe someone who is exceptionally rainy or drizzly, often in a light and playful manner. ■ She was so rainier today that she brought an umbrella with her just in case it started pouring. But instead of getting wet, she ended up having the best day ever!
reverse To do the opposite of something, typically in a comically exaggerated way. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on myself. It was like a waterfall of hot liquid pouring down my shirt! I quickly grabbed some napkins and started patting myself down. I was reverse drying off."
Tent A flimsy, temporary shelter made of fabric or plastic sheets. ■ John decided to pitch a tent in the middle of the street to protest against the new shopping mall. But when the rain started pouring down, he had to run inside and get wet!
Water A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms. ■ "I forgot my umbrella, now I have to walk home in the pouring rain. Ha! Water is such a pain."
Watering The process of adding water to a plant, usually by pouring it from a container onto the soil. ■ I forgot to water my plants yesterday, so I had to water them thoroughly this morning. It was like a workout for my arms! The act of flirting with someone in a subtle and playful way. ■ "Hey there, beautiful," she said as she poured water onto her plant. "Do you like to get wet like this?"