How to Use pout in a Sentence

pout

1 of 2 verb
  • The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted.
  • The model pouted for the cameras.
  • Her lips pouted, and she began to cry.
  • She pouted her lips and stared at him angrily.
  • When things don't go your way, don’t pout or threaten to quit.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 May 2022
  • Now when her lip even moves up in the slightest the pup walks away and sits down to pout.
    — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
  • That doesn't seem fair, but not a reason for the Suns to pout, either.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2021
  • Barnes could have pouted at the demotion.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The Golden Knights’ bench didn’t pout or point fingers.
    — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • In one of the pics, the young sisters pout in a collage of headshots taken at the beach.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2021
  • Wasn’t blaming the losses on the players, wasn’t pouting about it.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The preteen pouted her lips for the camera as her party group did the same behind her.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 June 2023
  • While Jenner pouted her lips and flashed the peace sign, Aire stared at the camera.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Mendes is also pouting in the second photo and shows off a stunning leopard print silk dress.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Mendes is also pouting in the second photo and shows off a stunning leopard-print silk dress.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
  • Instead of pouting, encourage your kid to put an arm around a teammate who might have made a mistake in the game.
    — Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Some people will probably be pouting in those debriefs.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Follow-up videos then showed the mom-of-four posing with her hair tousled to one side and pouting her lips with a hand held up to her face.
    — Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • Done with the Patriots after two decades and six titles, Brady didn’t pout.
    — New York Times, 1 May 2021
  • Meanwhile, back in Cousins, Jeremiah is still pouting — and lying!
    — Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2025
  • When will manufacturers realize front grilles don’t have to look like pouting fish?
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Dec. 2025
  • At the bull riding, no one can have fun because Natalie is pouting because her fight attempt failed.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
  • While a red lip may be a moment, the brown lip is forever, and with fall in full effect, there’s no better season to pout the classic swatch.
    — Essence Beauty Editors, Essence, 11 Oct. 2022
  • In the first photo, a blonde Kardashian pouted to the camera as a smiling Tatum sat on her lap.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
  • He’s never been seen publicly pouting or seeming unhappy.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
  • But seeing Padilla pout her way through her confession, while pleading for grace, was its own sort of fantasy.
    — Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
  • In the cute photo, Kardashian is seen pouting for the camera, while Dream flashes a big smile.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
  • The first slide featured the pair posing for a selfie snapped in the car with their lips pouted, seemingly just a few moments away from kissing.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • Warm-season plants will just pout if temperatures stay below 70 degrees.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2021
  • Copeland said Vaisvila didn’t pout or whine after the rough season and instead went to work to fix some fastball and repertoire issues.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

pout

2 of 2 noun
  • The pout and the stare aren’t going away.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Lip masks are a fun, quick way to give your pout a perfect plump.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
  • The lip gloss stays put on the pout, even after wearing it all day.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2023
  • And now, Mikayla is grumpy, and Jace pouts on a hay bale.
    — Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
  • And now, Mikayla is grumpy, and Jace pouts on a hay bale.
    — Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Henry looked at her and smiled, but with a kind of dubious pout.
    — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Cheers to hydrated pouts ahead!
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
  • And in just one swipe, my pout was glazed in a hot, brick red shade worthy of a night out on the town.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • What could possibly be better than lip balm that leaves your pout silky smooth?
    — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The shimmery product picks up light, making your pout look fuller.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
  • Soto’s Marie pouts and squeals with abandon.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Her shoulder-length blond hair is stick straight, her lips in their signature glossy pout.
    — WSJ, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Simply lather it on before bed and wake up to a soft and supple pout.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Don’t be afraid to be bold and playful by painting your pout hues of red, brown, and purple.
    — Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Then, singer Mabel took to the 'gram to show off a baby pink pout with the cutest blonde bob.
    — Michella Oré, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2021
  • Just apply a layer before bed, and wake up to a softer, smoother pout.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • So how, exactly, did these polka-dot pouts make their way onto the mood board?
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 25 June 2026
  • No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022
  • Lopez paired the daring hairstyle with bold browns, smoky brown eye shadow, flushed cheeks, and a rosy pink pout.
    — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Chance stood in the middle, all smiles while the twins stood on both sides of her and showed off their signature pout.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
  • This combo staves off flaky, dry skin for a smoother, softer, and more moisturized pout.
    — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
  • As someone who loves an overlined lip and glossy pout, a lip tint is my makeup bag’s secret weapon.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The result is a noticeably softer, smoother, and plumper pout.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • To finish off, models received a coat of sheer lip balm for a hydrated pout.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Otherwise, it can be applied as a hydrating face mask or left on your pout as a lip balm.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Tired of being let down by lip balms that leave your pout feeling drier instead of softer?
    — Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The second photo shows the star with brown locks and a noticeably smaller pout.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
  • Buff it into your cheeks for a faux sun effect, or tap it onto the lips for a lively-looking pout.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • After the cats respond by fleeing, Sheeran gives a slight pout.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Styling her long brunette hair straight, the musician sported a glossy pink pout and long, fluttery lashes.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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