spouted

[ spou-tid ]

adjective

1. fitted with a spout:

   a spouted pitcher.

Other Word Forms

• un·spouted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spouted¹

First recorded in 1825–35; spout + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Hours later, Mr Hancock shared a video, captioned: "The disgusting and dangerous antisemitic, anti-vax, anti-scientific conspiracy theories spouted by a sitting MP this morning are unacceptable and have absolutely no place in our society."

From BBC

The vice presidential candidate has spouted conspiracy theories, including that cell phones release poisonous “electromagnetic pollution,” which could hurt the Kennedy campaign, but her deep pockets may have been a factor in Kennedy’s pick.

From Salon

It’s unclear how many were “outside agitators,” a claim spouted by Mayor Adams and the NYPD.

From Salon

They misquoted him to his face, misrepresented his work, and spouted cocksure inanities showing with every word that, scientifically speaking, they have no idea what they’re talking about.

From Los Angeles Times

Kennedy then spouted a debunked claim that those who took the Pfizer vaccine in a clinical trial saw a 23% increase in death rate.

From Salon