bout Sentence Examples
- Sarah had a bout of flu last week that kept her bedridden for days.
- After a long bout of negotiations, the two parties finally reached a compromise.
- Tom's bout of anger was sudden and intense, leaving everyone in the room stunned.
- The boxer trained rigorously for months in preparation for his upcoming bout.
- Maria experienced a bout of homesickness after moving to the new city.
- Despite her bout of nerves, Emily delivered a flawless presentation to the board.
- The town was hit by a severe bout of snowfall, causing traffic disruptions and school closures.
- David's bout of laughter was infectious, spreading joy throughout the room.
- During his bout of insomnia, John found solace in late-night reading.
- The team's bout of injuries left them struggling to field a competitive lineup.
bout Meaning
bout (n)
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
a period of illness
a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers)
an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
bout (n.)
As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round.
A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bout
Synonyms:
- sudden-death
- national-s-
- derby
- round-robin
- round
- field-day
- tug-of-war
- seesaw
- runoff
- triathlon
- ultramarathon
- conflict
- heat
- pentathlon
- biathlon
- photo-finish
- rubber
- open
- nightcap
- rally
- scrimmage
- play-off
- set
- heptathlon
- run
- dead-heat
- volley
- marathon
- sweepstakes
- struggle
- outing
- decathlon
- classic
- semifinal
- athletics
- race
- gymkhana
- final
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word bout
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive, a period of illness, a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers), an occasion for
contest,tournament, event, competition, game, match, sport, matchup, sweep-stake,championship
relief, arrest, arrest, relief,remission, remission,
Sarah had a bout of flu last week that kept her bedridden for days.
After a long bout of negotiations, the two parties finally reached a compromise.
Tom's bout of anger was sudden and intense, leaving everyone in the room stunned.
The boxer trained rigorously for months in preparation for his upcoming bout.
