bout
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /baʊt/
Forms: bouts
bout means: A short period of an activity or illness, especially something unpleasant.
noun
SHORT PERIODB2
A short period of an activity or illness, especially something unpleasant.
- She had a bout of flu.
- A sudden bout of coughing interrupted his speech.
- He recovered after several bouts of illness.
preposition
ABOUTB1
A shortened form of “about,” meaning concerning or on the subject of something.
- We were talking bout you.
- What’s that song bout?
- I don’t know much bout cars.
Questions about bout
What does bout mean?
A short period of an activity or illness, especially something unpleasant.
What is bout in other languages?
Türkçe: nöbet · Español: episodio · Français: crise · Deutsch: Anfall · Italiano: attacco · 日本語: 発作
How do you pronounce bout?
It is pronounced /baʊt/.
How do you use bout in a sentence?
She had a bout of flu. A sudden bout of coughing interrupted his speech.
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