How to Use pout in a Sentence

pout

1 of 2 verb
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Synonyms for poutnext
  • The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted.
  • That doesn't seem fair, but not a reason for the Suns to pout, either.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2021
  • The clip ends with Schwarzenegger telling Lulu not to pout.
    — Rosy Cordero, EW.com, 16 May 2021
  • 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
  • When things don't go your way, don’t pout or threaten to quit.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 May 2022
  • The preteen pouted her lips for the camera as her party group did the same behind her.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 June 2023
  • Done with the Patriots after two decades and six titles, Brady didn’t pout.
    — New York Times, 1 May 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Brolin, who was steering the vehicle, pouted to the camera.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
  • In the cute photo, Kardashian is seen pouting for the camera, while Dream flashes a big smile.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 May 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
  • 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
  • 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 photo, Kim — who turned 43 on Saturday — pouted while the sisters had their arms around each other and mom, Kris Jenner.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Barker then planted a kiss on the figure in the second snap, before pouting his lips and covering his face in the third and fourth pictures.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • In the first snap, Kardashian could be seen pouting at the camera, while Jenner, 67, beamed behind her daughter.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Up the street and around the corner, painfully cool surf shop Stoke ACK just opened up a coffee bar that will undoubtedly be the best place to pout over a macchiato this summer.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Warm-season plants will just pout if temperatures stay below 70 degrees.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2021
  • Informed sources report that legions of junior citizens are making monumental efforts not to cry and not to pout.
    — The Editors, Town & Country, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The player took the news poorly and pouted, forcing teammates and coaches to step in and address his attitude; Reyna eventually apologized but the water didn’t stay under the bridge.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Hank — real name William Henry Devereaux Jr. — is barely going through the motions, pouting quietly in his writing workshop while his students crave guidance and wisdom.
    — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Unhappy about his limited role, Gio Reyna pouted during training.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted.
  • That doesn't seem fair, but not a reason for the Suns to pout, either.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2021
  • The clip ends with Schwarzenegger telling Lulu not to pout.
    — Rosy Cordero, EW.com, 16 May 2021
  • 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
  • When things don't go your way, don’t pout or threaten to quit.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 May 2022
  • The preteen pouted her lips for the camera as her party group did the same behind her.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 June 2023
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pout

2 of 2 noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • To finish the look: a perfect feline flick, a touch of rosy pink on the cheeks and the ultimate juicy pout.
    — Tish Weinstock, Glamour, 19 July 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Simply lather it on before bed and wake up to a soft and supple pout.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The shimmery product picks up light, making your pout look fuller.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
  • The viral TikTok lip mask that offers a kissable pout overnight comes in a tube form too.
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The second photo shows the star with brown locks and a noticeably smaller pout.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
  • The impression was all wrong, prompting the crinkle of a nose bridge, the pout of a lip, or worst of all, the extension of a clammy hand.
    — Joseph Lezza, Longreads, 30 Mar. 2023
  • In the photo, the pop star is seen wrapped tight in the cozy blanket, while staring out into the distance with a regal pout.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The result is a noticeably softer, smoother, and plumper pout.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • Her shoulder-length blond hair is stick straight, her lips in their signature glossy pout.
    — WSJ, 26 Nov. 2021
  • What could possibly be better than lip balm that leaves your pout silky smooth?
    — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Jan. 2023
  • However, our pouts were definitively fuller after use, and the small size makes this a breeze to toss in your purse for on-the-go touch ups.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
  • After the cats respond by fleeing, Sheeran gives a slight pout.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Think matte taupes around the eyes; a rose-bronze to enhance the cheekbones, and a nude lacquer for the ultimate juicy pout.
    — Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 17 July 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
  • Posing with her hand over a plump pout, the singer’s manicure was either your idea of heaven or your idea of hell.
    — Hannah Coates, Allure, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Kelly got José Altuve to ground out to third base to end the inning and exited without a pout.
    — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2021
  • His skull is slightly deformed from being placed in the too small coffin, and his mouth is frozen in an eternal pout.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The boy, who doesn’t so much as flinch when the weapons not far from their town in northeast Ukraine shoot off more rounds, pouts and pedals away on his bicycle.
    — Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2023
  • To finish off, models received a coat of sheer lip balm for a hydrated pout.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Pillow Talk walks the tight line between being light enough to be considered a nude with the right amount of pink to add inviting warmth to my pout.
    — Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2020
  • Bieber used her finger to apply and blend out the cream blush colors on her lips, leaving her with a pink pout matching her cheeks.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Just apply before bed and wake up with a moisturized pout.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The lip look can not only add a fun pop of color to your outfit, but also create the appearance of a fuller pout.
    — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 23 May 2021

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