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pore

[pɔː(r)]

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

Synonyms for pore

Phrases with pore

  • to read or study something carefully and thoroughly

    Example

    He spent hours poring over the documents to find the mistake.

  • be all pores

    to be completely focused and attentive to something

    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'

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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.