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

Etymology

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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