bout

noun
UK: /baʊt/
US: /baʊt/

  1. A short period of illness or involvement in an activity.

    1. I had a bout of flu last week so I couldn't go to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a bout of depression, she's now feeling much better and more energetic. [ ] [ ]

  2. A boxing or wrestling match.

    1. He's training hard for his next bout against the champion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wrestling bout was intense, with both competitors displaying great strength. [ ] [ ]

  3. A period of something, usually something unpleasant.

    1. She experienced a bout of anxiety before her presentation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company suffered a bout of financial difficulties due to the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

contest attack spell turn match

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bout" in English means: A short period of illness or involvement in an activity., A boxing or wrestling match., A period of something, usually something unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "bout" is /baʊt/ in British English and /baʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bout": contest, attack, spell, turn, match.

Example usage of "bout": "I had a bout of flu last week so I couldn't go to work.". More examples on the page.