Bout: meaning, definitions and examples

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bout

[ baʊt ]

^{Context #1}

informal

A party or celebration, typically characterized by loud music and dancing.

Synonyms

bash, celebration, party

Examples of usage

Let's go to the bout at Sarah's house tonight!
The bout was so much fun, everyone had a great time dancing.

^{Context #2}

informal

A short period of time or moment.

Synonyms

moment, period, spell

Examples of usage

I'll be back in a bout, just have to grab something quickly.
She experienced a bout of sadness after hearing the news.

^{Context #3}

informal

To engage in a physical fight or boxing match.

Synonyms

box, duel, fight

Examples of usage

The two boxers will bout for the championship title next week.
He decided to bout with his rival to settle the dispute.

Translations

Translations of the word "bout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobre

a respeito de
acerca de

🇮🇳 के बारे में

🇩🇪 über

bezüglich
hinsichtlich

🇮🇩 tentang

mengenai
perihal

🇺🇦 про

🇵🇱 o

na temat
co do

🇯🇵 について

に関して
に対して

🇫🇷 à propos de

sur
concernant

🇪🇸 sobre

acerca de
respecto a

🇹🇷 hakkında

konusunda
ile ilgili

🇰🇷 에 대해서

에 관하여
에 대하여

🇸🇦 عن

بشأن
حول

🇨🇿 o

ohledně
týkající se

🇸🇰 o

ohľadom
týkajúci sa

🇨🇳 关于

对于
有关

🇸🇮 o

glede
v zvezi z

🇮🇸 um

varðandi
hvað varðar

🇰🇿 туралы

жөнінде
жайында

🇬🇪 შესახებ

დაკავშირებით
თემაზე

🇦🇿 haqqında

barədə
üzrə

🇲🇽 sobre

acerca de
respecto a

Word origin

The word 'bout' has a rich history, originating from the Old French word 'bote' meaning 'exchange of blows' or 'attack'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a short period of time or moment. In the 17th century, it was also used in the context of a party or celebration. The verb form, meaning to fight or box, emerged in the early 19th century. Today, 'bout' is commonly used in informal contexts to describe a party, a short period of time, or a physical fight.