bout

noun

ˈbau̇t How to pronounce bout (audio)
Definition of boutnext
1
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet

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2
as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu

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Recent Examples of bout On Saturday, a reporter asked him about an offseason bout with a 24-hour bug. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Sabato, who pays the bills these days working construction, joined Official Celebrity Boxing, a company that organizes and promotes live bouts between non-athletic influencer types purely for entertainment purposes. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Abdul, 25, was disqualified from his super-heavyweight quarter-final against Damar Thomas after appearing to thrust his head towards the Englishman in the third round of the bout in Glasgow. — Andrew Fifield, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The household quickly settled in, and within two weeks, Trotsky had resumed work on his biography of Lenin, while Natalia remained bedridden with a recurring bout of malaria. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
  1. tournament
  2. case
  3. competition
  4. attack
  5. event
  6. seizure
  7. game
  8. spell
Noun
  • Pochettino was hired in 2024 to right the ship after the men's team stumbled in a crucial tournament in the run-up to this summer's World Cup.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are 12 teams in the tournament, divided into two six-team brackets in a double elimination format.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of tournament
Noun
  • At the time of his arrest authorities also determined that Taele was a suspect in a robbery case being investigated by the El Segundo Police Department.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The complainant, who was not identified in the initial case report, said Celeste was attacked by a dog and dragged through the woods.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of case
Noun
  • This strategic reduction highlights growing competition from open-weight models, compelling proprietary AI providers to lower costs.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Right now, all eyes are on the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition.
    — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of competition
Noun
  • In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • On April 1, Shawnda Jackson, the girl's grandmother, said there had been six adult relatives at the house, where the girl lived with 11 relatives, when the attack happened.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of attack
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  • Families who registered for the event ahead of time went there with their children and got a backpack with all school supplies that were grade appropriate.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There was also the postponement of the event in New Orleans, aiming for a new fall date.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of event
Noun
  • Speaking to Radio Jornalera NJ, an independent Spanish language media outlet, Lopez-Cornejo’s mother, María, said her son took medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures.
    — Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The search resulted in the seizure of 70,114 ecstasy pills weighing about 26 kilograms (57 pounds) as well as 4 grams of methamphetamine, authorities report.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of seizure
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  • The infrastructure for professional outdoor training does not yet exist at the scale the game requires.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Winning rivalry games is important, but so is breaking big losing streaks.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of game
Noun
  • Before joining Newcastle, Howe coached Bournemouth over two spells, either side of a season with Burnley.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • France became the first World Cup winner to then also win the Euros during this incredible two-year spell.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of spell

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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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