Overpour

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To pour an excessive amount.

    "For example, beverages other than water should be served in tall, skinny glasses; studies show that even professional bartenders overpour when the glass is short and wide."

  2. 2
    To pour on top of something else.

Example

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"For example, beverages other than water should be served in tall, skinny glasses; studies show that even professional bartenders overpour when the glass is short and wide."

Etymology

From over- + pour.

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