pore Definition
- 1a tiny opening in the skin, especially of the face, through which sweat and other substances are secreted
- 2a very small hole in a surface, especially one in the surface of a plant leaf that is used for breathing and transpiration
Using pore: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She had large pores on her nose.
Example
The plant's leaves have tiny pores that allow for gas exchange.
Example
The sponge has many pores that absorb water.
pore Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pore
Example
He spent hours poring over the documents to find the mistake.
Example
She was all pores listening to the lecture on astrophysics.
sweat pores
the tiny openings in the skin that release sweat
Example
The athlete's sweat pores were working overtime during the marathon.
Origins of pore
from Middle English 'poren', from Old French 'porer', from Latin 'porus', from Ancient Greek 'póros'
Summary: pore in Brief
A 'pore' [pɔː(r)] is a small opening in the skin or surface of an object. In the context of skin, it allows for the secretion of sweat and other substances. In plants, it is used for breathing and transpiration. The phrase 'pore over' means to study something carefully, while 'be all pores' means to be completely focused. 'Sweat pores' are the tiny openings in the skin that release sweat.
