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Definition of waterspout

waterspout

/ˈwɔː.tərˌspaʊt/
wa · ter · spout
Plural:waterspouts
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• noun

1

A rotating column of mist, spray, and wind occurring over a body of water, formed when a funnel-shaped cloud or tornado draws up surface water.

Example

"The coast guard issued an advisory after sailors spotted a towering waterspout spinning a few miles offshore."

2

A pipe, duct, or orifice through which water is discharged, especially one that drains rainwater from the roof of a building.

Example

"During the autumn storm, fallen leaves clogged the waterspout on the side of the house."

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• Nearby Words

waterslide
watersnake
watersports
waterspout
waterthrush
watertight
watertightness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'water' and 'spout', originally denoting a drainage pipe before being applied by sailors in the 17th century to tornado-like columns over the sea.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waterspout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waterspout
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