Bout — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbau̇t/

Meaning & Definition of Bout

Bout (noun)

  1. a spell or period of activity
  2. an athletic match (as of boxing)
  3. outbreak, attack

Bout (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize

    "undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet"

    similar: competition, contest, event, game, match, matchup, meet, sweepstakes, tournament, tourney
    related: athletics, sport, battle, conflict, scrimmage, skirmish, struggle, tug-of-war, tussle, championship, national(s), final, nightcap, play-off, semifinal, derby, field day, gymkhana, open, outing, biathlon, decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon, triathlon, marathon, race, ultramarathon, heat, round, run, set, rally, volley, round-robin, rubber, runoff, sudden death, dead heat, photo finish, seesaw, classic

  2. a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

    "she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu"

    similar: access, attack, case, fit, seizure, siege, spell, turn
    related: recurrence, relapse, brainstorm, convulsion, eclampsia, pang, paroxysm, spasm, throe, agitation, frenzy, breakdown, collapse, prostration
    near: arrest, relief, remission

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bout

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bout:

competition, contest, event, game, match, matchup, meet, sweepstakes, tournament, tourney, access, attack, case, fit, seizure, siege, spell, turn

Related Words for Bout

athletics, sport, battle, conflict, scrimmage, skirmish, struggle, tug-of-war, tussle, championship, national(s), final, nightcap, play-off, semifinal, derby, field day, gymkhana, open, outing, biathlon, decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon, triathlon, marathon, race, ultramarathon, heat, round

Near Antonyms of Bout

arrest, relief, remission

Origin & Etymology of Bout

English dialect, a trip going and returning in plowing, from Middle English bought bend

First known use: 1575

Words & Phrases Containing Bout

au bout de son latin

Frequently Asked Questions about Bout

What does "Bout" mean?

"Bout" means a spell or period of activity. As a noun, it is defined as: a spell or period of activity. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bout"?

Other words for "Bout" include competition, contest, event, game, match, matchup, meet and sweepstakes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bout" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bout"?

There are 74 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bout". Common alternatives include competition, contest, event, game, match, matchup, meet, sweepstakes, tournament and tourney.

How do you use "Bout" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bout" in a sentence: "undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet"; "she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu".

Is "Bout" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bout" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bout"?

"Bout" is pronounced /ˈbau̇t/.

What is the origin of the word "Bout"?

"Bout" comes from English dialect, a trip going and returning in plowing, from Middle English bought bend. First known use: 1575.

What is another word for "Bout" meaning "a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize"?

When "Bout" (noun) means a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize, synonyms include competition, contest, event, game, match and matchup.