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Definition of bout - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
periodshort period of illness or activity
- He had a bout of flu last week.
2.
combat matchboxing or wrestling match
- The bout lasted for ten rounds.
3.
swordplay scoringDated fencing encounter with score keptDated
- The fencers prepared for their final bout.
Images of bout
boxing or wrestling match
Expressions with bout
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brief episode of melancholy
He experienced a bout of the blues on rainy days.
asking for someone's opinion or preference
I'm going to the park, how 'bout you?
short time when someone has an illness or condition
He had a bout of fever last week.
long period of drinking alcohol
They went on a drinking bout last night.
experience a short period of illness, feeling, or activity
She had a bout of coughing last night.
experience a short period of difficulty or illness
She had a bout with the flu last winter.
used to suggest an idea or activity to someone
How 'bout we go to the movies tonight?
final moment or last part of a fight or match
The crowd cheered loudly at the end of the bout.
Origin of bout
French, bout (end)
Terms with bout included in their meaning
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medical
bout of repeated coughing or medical condition
drinking
bout of heavy drinking
sports
in the starting position for a fencing bout
sports
boxing bout stopped early by the referee
abr: How 'Bout You
asking someone how they are or what they think
training bout
karate practice fighting using learned techniques
competition
engaged in a bout or contest
Examples of bout in a sentence
A bout of laughter erupted in the room. The championship bout was thrilling to watch. He trained hard for the upcoming bout. He won the bout with a swift move. The championship bout was intense and thrilling.
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- French:période, combat, ...
- German:Phase, Kampf, ...
- Italian:attacco, incontro, ...
- Spanish:episodio, combate, ...
- Portuguese:episódio, combate, ...
- Chinese:一场, 比赛, ...
- Japanese:発作, 試合, ...
- Arabic:نَوْبَة, نِزال, ...
- Hebrew:הֶתְקֵף, קְרָב, ...
- Russian:приступ, поединок, ...
- Ukrainian:приступ, поєдинок, ...
- Hindi:दौरा, मुकाबला, ...
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