pore

1 of 2

verb

pored; poring

intransitive verb

1
: to gaze intently
2
: to read or study attentively
usually used with over
3
: to reflect or meditate steadily

pore

2 of 2

noun

1
: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant
especially : one by which matter passes through a membrane
2
: a small interstice (as in soil) admitting absorption or passage of liquid
pored adjective

Examples of pore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
By poring through 65 million years of deep-sea sediment records, researchers analyzed Earth’s history of ocean current behavior. Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024 The fall 2024 collections just ended this week, and our editors have pored through thousands of images from the season’s 300-plus shows, so who better to poll on the state of red-carpet dressing from the runways? Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024 Using a screening method previously used on antibodies for fighting HIV and Covid-19, researchers pored through at least 60 billion artificial human antibodies to pinpoint which grasped onto the three-finger alpha-neurotoxin the tightest. Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024 Once the data is collected and consolidated, AI can pore through the information, analyze it and offer valuable insights into system behavior and performance. Dave Link, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 The justices and their clerks will be poring through these records and drawing their own conclusions. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Jan. 2024 Each case can take years and involves poring through old reports and medical records, said Sean Everette, who leads outreach and communications for the agency. CBS News, 21 Dec. 2023 Reporter Andrew Ford pored through court transcripts and board records to create the timeline. The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2024 Reviewers must pore through an internal management tool known as Eldar to compare product code and documentation against company guidelines about uses and storage of data. Paresh Dave, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
Noun
The latter has a toning effect that minimizes the appearance of pores, leaving skin visibly smoother. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 Taking collagen can increase the skin’s firmness and elasticity and improve its texture by reducing the size of pores and fine wrinkles. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024 This helps balance out the formula’s lactic acid, an exfoliator that can help reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines. Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024 Finally, a high-suction machine vacuums any dust particles from the pores of the hat. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024 Designed for wet or dry exfoliating, just scrub your body in circular motions with the 100% nylon fibers to retexture skin, unclog pores, and reduce ingrown hairs. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024 The machine gives off clouds of steam that open pores and infuse dry, winter skin with much needed moistirizer. Michelle Duncan, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 The toner made from hydrating watermelon extract contains vitamins and amino acids that minimize pores and moisturize, cleanse, and soothe skin. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024 Tweens should also wash their face after wearing makeup or sunscreen to prevent clogged pores. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English pouren

Noun

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin porus, from Greek poros passage, pore — more at fare

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pore was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Pore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pore. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pore

1 of 2 verb
ˈpō(ə)r How to pronounce pore (audio)
ˈpȯ(ə)r
pored; poring
: to read with great attention : study
pore over a book

pore

2 of 2 noun
: a tiny opening or space (as in the skin or the soil)
pored
ˈpō(ə)rd
ˈpȯ(ə)rd
adjective

Medical Definition

: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant
especially : one by which matter passes through a membrane

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