pout 1 of 2

noun

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1
as in scowl
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval that storekeeper's face seems to be in a permanent pout

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2
as in sulk
pouts plural a state of resentful silence or irritability she stayed in the pouts all day

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pout

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verb

ˈpau̇t How to pronounce pout (audio)
1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point her lips pouted as she glared at him silently

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2
as in to scowl
to silently go about in a bad mood pouted and didn't say a word to anyone all morning

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Recent Examples of pout
Noun
In a beauty landscape increasingly centered around hybrid formulas, peptides offer genuine benefits to one’s pout. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026 To define Duff’s pout on the cover of Sports Illustrated, makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan reached for this long-wearing lip liner. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Verb
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 Sophomore pitcher Kaylynn Lowman gave up two home runs to Murrieta Mesa in the first inning but didn’t pout. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pout
  1. scowl
  2. sulk
  3. protrude
  4. frown
  5. grimace
  6. pet
  7. poke
  8. mope
Noun
  • The role requires basically one expression, a mechanized scowl.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 26 June 2026
  • His scowl in training sessions was permanent.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of scowl
Noun
  • Elphaba is determined to expose the Wizard while Glinda marvels over her newfound fame and Fiyero sulks.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Pout, sulk, and stay upset the Broncos declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
Definition of sulk
Verb
  • The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of protrude
Verb
  • Judges generally frown on any major actions to change voting laws in the weeks before an election.
    — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • It is also frowned upon for the guests to help themselves to multiple servings without getting a cue from the host.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of frown
Noun
  • He was immortalized in a perpetual full-body muscle flex, and bore the grimace of a guy who really, really wants to pick a fight.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
  • And Ahmed, with his fearful eyes and tense grimace, makes for a compellingly sad and isolated figure.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of grimace
Noun
  • Officials advise the public to give bears space and not let pets bother them.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of pet
Verb
  • Calderón, a big, bald man wearing a gold chain and cross-shaped earrings, sat off to the side, amid an entourage of muscular assistants in polo shirts, poking at his phone.
    — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
  • Find a location with an unobstructed view to the southeast, where the full moon’s orangey disk will poke above the horizon minutes after the moonrise time — though exactly when depends on local terrain and buildings.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of poke
Verb
  • Law enforcement officials also point out that any type of modification to e-bikes might not just be dangerous, but can also transform the e-bike into a motorcycle or moped under California law.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • The Canucks owned all of those top picks that year because their GM, Brian Burke, didn’t sit around and mope about bad luck.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
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“Pout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pout. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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