Stout: meaning, definitions and examples

This term can also refer to a category of beer, similar to 'porter,' that includes various substyles like imperial stout, milk stout, and oatmeal stout. Use it when you want to encompass these diverse varieties.

• The brewery offers several types of stout.
• My favorite beer style is stout.

A generic term used to describe any beer that has a darker color than pale ales or lagers. Useful when the specific type of dark beer is not important or unknown.

• I usually go for dark beer during the colder months.
• He ordered a dark beer at the bar.

Refers to a specific style of dark beer that originated in London. It is often slightly lighter and smoother than a stout, with a deep, malty flavor.

• He enjoys a porter on a chilly evening.
• This porter has a nice balance of sweetness and roastiness.

Describing someone who has a thick and strong body, often used in a neutral or positive way.

• Despite his stout build, he moved with surprising agility
• She admired the stout man's determination and confidence

Describing someone who is short and has a solid, sturdy body. Often used in a neutral context.

• The stocky wrestler was known for his incredible strength
• She was a stocky athlete, small but powerfully built

Referring to someone who is large and strong, often suggesting they might be rough or tough. Typically used in a neutral context but can have a slight negative implication if it suggests a lack of finesse.

• The burly security guard easily cleared the rowdy group from the entrance
• He looked burly in his winter coat and heavy boots