1. in a way that allows liquids or gases to pass through easily; with many small holes or spaces

Examples

• The sandstone absorbed water porously.
• Air flowed porously through the fabric mesh.
• The volcanic rock was formed porously with many air pockets.
• The sponge soaked up the spill porously.
• Water drained porously through the gravel bed.
• The ceramic filter worked porously to purify the liquid.