Stout: meaning, definitions and examples

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stout

 

[ staʊt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

type of beer

Stout is a dark, strong beer with a rich, roasted flavor, typically brewed using roasted malt or barley.

Synonyms

dark beer, porter

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a pint of stout?
  • I prefer stout over other types of beer.
Context #2 | Adjective

person's build

Stout describes a person who is rather bulky or heavily built.

Synonyms

burly, stocky

Examples of usage

  • He was a stout man with a big belly.
  • She had a stout frame that made her look strong.

Translations

Translations of the word "stout" in other languages:

🇵🇹 robusto

🇮🇳 मजबूत

🇩🇪 kräftig

🇮🇩 kuat

🇺🇦 міцний

🇵🇱 krzepki

🇯🇵 頑丈な (がんじょうな)

🇫🇷 robuste

🇪🇸 robusto

🇹🇷 sağlam

🇰🇷 튼튼한

🇸🇦 قوي

🇨🇿 silný

🇸🇰 silný

🇨🇳 强壮的 (qiángzhuàng de)

🇸🇮 močan

🇮🇸 sterkur

🇰🇿 мықты

🇬🇪 ძლიერი

🇦🇿 güclü

🇲🇽 robusto

Word origin

The word 'stout' originated from the Old French word 'estut', meaning 'thick, strong'. It was first used in the context of beer in the 17th century to describe a strong, dark beer. Over time, it also came to be used to describe a person's build, referring to someone who is bulky or heavily built.

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