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:
- struggle
- derby
- gymkhana
- rubber
- conflict
- rally
- open
- heat
- pentathlon
- round
- athletics
- dead heat
- heptathlon
- run
- field day
- final
- play-off
- tug-of-war
- classic
- photo finish
- ultramarathon
- sudden death
- semifinal
- set
- marathon
- volley
- runoff
- seesaw
- decathlon
- national(s)
- sweepstakes
- biathlon
- nightcap
- race
- round-robin
- triathlon
- scrimmage
- outing
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
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.
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
event,tournament, competition, match, contest, game, battle, meet, tourney,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.
