# waterspout

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɔː.tə spaʊt/ · frequency rank #97,702

## Definitions
1. A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
2. A true tornado that passes over a body of water.
3. A plume of water rising from the surface of a body of water as the result of an explosion or impact.
4. A channel through which water is discharged, especially from the gutters of a roof.

## Etymology
From water + spout.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/waterspout