Meaning of bout in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /baʊt/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    bout

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (denoting a curve or circuit, hence later a ‘turn’ of activity): from dialect bought ‘bend, loop’; probably of Low German origin

    Definitions

    1. (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive
  2. 2. a boxing match

    Examples

    • « the fight was on television last night »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

    Examples

    • « they went on a bust that lasted three days »

    Derived terms

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