bout

[bout]

noun

1. a contest or trial of strength, as of boxing.

   Synonyms: encounter, fray, match

2. period; session; spell.

   a bout of illness.

3. a turn at work or any action.

4. a going and returning across a field, as in mowing or reaping.

bout

/ baʊt /

noun

1. 1. a period of time spent doing something, such as drinking

   2. a period of illness

2. a contest or fight, esp a boxing or wrestling match

Word History and Origins

Origin of bout¹

1535–45; variant of obsolete bought bend, turn, derivative of bow bow ¹; bight

Word History and Origins

Origin of bout¹

C16: variant of obsolete bought turn; related to German Bucht _bight ; see _about

Example Sentences

He described having bouts of acute coughing, before heading back towards the main road.

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The 23-year-old himself had a bout of the jitters, but as the trip continued, they vanished.

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A trilogy bout had been mandated, but Taylor chose not to pursue it as she takes a break from the sport.

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Spencer was bloodied and marked under both eyes at the final bell as the Canadian suffered a third defeat in 13 bouts.

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He had partially hinged his decision on the fact that his mom was in remission from her third bout with cancer and had just obtained legal residency.

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