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stout

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /staʊt/

stout means: Strong and solid enough to last or resist damage.

adjective

STRONG AND SOLIDC1

Strong and solid enough to last or resist damage.

  • Wear stout boots for the walk.
  • He leaned on a stout wooden stick.
  • They secured the load with stout ropes.

Similar words: strong, sturdy, solid

Opposites: flimsy, weak

Common phrases: stout boots, stout stick, stout rope

noun

DARK BEERB2

A dark beer made with grain that has been strongly heated, giving it a rich taste.

  • He ordered a pint of stout.
  • This brewery makes a rich chocolate stout.
  • We tasted three different stouts at the bar.

Common phrases: a pint of stout, drink stout, chocolate stout

HEAVY PERSONC2

A person with a large, heavy body.

  • The tailor made suits for stouts.
  • The shop once advertised a clothing range for stouts.
  • The old catalogue listed special sizes for stouts.

Similar words: overweight person

Common phrases: clothes for stouts, sizes for stouts

Questions about stout

What does stout mean?

Strong and solid enough to last or resist damage.

What is stout in other languages?

Türkçe: sağlam · Español: robusto · Français: solide · Deutsch: robust · Italiano: robusto · 日本語: 丈夫な

How do you pronounce stout?

It is pronounced /staʊt/.

How do you use stout in a sentence?

Wear stout boots for the walk. He leaned on a stout wooden stick.

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