stout

adjective

\ ˈstau̇t

Definition of stout

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : strong of character: such as

a : brave, bold

b : firm, determined also : obstinate, uncompromising

2 : physically or materially strong:

a : sturdy, vigorous

b : staunch, enduring

c : sturdily constructed : substantial

3 : forceful a stout attack also : violent a stout wind

4a : bulky in body : fat

b : broad in proportion to length : large in diameter a stout fly a stout bird's bill

stout

noun

Definition of stout (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a very dark full-bodied ale with a distinctive malty flavor

2a : a fat person

b : a clothing size designed for the large figure

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Adjective

strong, stout, sturdy, stalwart, tough, tenacious mean showing power to resist or to endure. strong may imply power derived from muscular vigor, large size, structural soundness, intellectual or spiritual resources. strong arms the defense has a strong case stout suggests an ability to endure stress, pain, or hard use without giving way. stout hiking boots sturdy implies strength derived from vigorous growth, determination of spirit, solidity of construction. a sturdy table people of sturdy independence stalwart suggests an unshakable dependability. stalwart environmentalists tough implies great firmness and resiliency. a tough political opponent tenacious suggests strength in seizing, retaining, clinging to, or holding together. tenacious farmers clinging to an age-old way of life

Examples of stout in a Sentence

Adjective

He has a stout heart. His lawyer put up a stout defense in court.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

West Virginia: Considering the recent depletion of their roster, the Mountaineers put up a pretty good fight against the stout Wildcats, not caving until midway through the second half. — John Lowe, The Seattle Times, "No. 23 Kansas State beats West Virginia to keep Big 12 lead," 18 Feb. 2019 The two teams swapped big plays early, something of a surprise with the two stout defenses on the field. — Pete Iacobelli, The Seattle Times, "Clemson uses big moments to topple Tide for title," 8 Jan. 2019 Before long, the Chicago White Sox had scored three runs against Milwaukee's normally stout bullpen in the sixth and the Brewers went on to drop the opening game in the teams' weekend interleague series, 8-3, at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A frustrating night for Chase Anderson and the Brewers," 2 June 2018 Around Prospect Avenue, however, where public housing built in an eccentric neo-Tudor style nestles alongside Dominican bakeries, and stout women stand on the pavement selling books about God’s grace, most people have an opinion on the president. — The Economist, "The L wordWho is a Democrat?," 12 July 2018 The defense was stout was last season, ranking second in the NFL in total defense. — Scooby Axson, SI.com, "Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft Picks: 2018 Round-by-Round Results, Grades," 26 Apr. 2018 Though the gadgets are still in their infancy, the companies making them have more or less coalesced around an agreed upon look of small, cylindrical, and stout. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Samsung’s got a smart speaker and it looks like a high-tech planter," 10 Aug. 2018 Those trapped in mining suits when the bombs fell turned into mole miners, stout little creatures that pack a big punch. — Sarah Leboeuf, Ars Technica, "Two weeks in, Fallout 76 is a lonely, glitchy, flawed mess," 28 Nov. 2018 Much of it works charmingly, thanks to Mr. Mortensen’s improbable buoyancy: Tony is clearly a stout-hearted guy, as well as a slob and a jerk. — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, "‘Green Book’ Review: Trying to Get Along," 15 Nov. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The Hatchback is an agreeably stout but by no means unshakable structure (curb weight 3,060 pounds). — Dan Neil, WSJ, "The Fun New Corolla Hatchback Puts the Toy in Toyota," 3 Jan. 2019 Santa Fe Brewing’s Imperial Java Stout is an 8 percent ABV mouthful of stout and mocha flavors. — Markus Haas, San Antonio Express-News, "Wake up and smell the coffee beer!," 22 Feb. 2018 Dubbed Beer for Breakfast, the 7.4 percent ABV stout is brewed with a local delicacy known as scrapple. — Matt Allyn, Popular Mechanics, "This Beer Is Basically an Entire Brunch In a Bottle," 31 Oct. 2016 The HomeBrew will have five beers available: an American IPA, an American pale ale, an English stout, a Belgian-style Witbier, and a dry Czech pilsner. — Sam Byford, The Verge, "LG will show a ‘capsule-based craft beer’ machine at CES next month," 11 Dec. 2018 Heading back to the 1920s to celebrate The Fix, a dark imperial stout, chocolate sampling, hot dogs, 4 p.m. Dec. 13, Elysian Brewing Taproom, 5410 Airport Way S., Seattle (206-900-7973). — Madeline Mckenzie, The Seattle Times, "Community calendar: Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition, Winter Solstice Night Market, Jingle Bell Run," 5 Dec. 2018 The beer is inventive and the taps ever-changing, whether a prickly pear saison in springtime, or a smoked pumpkin porter and a bourbon barrel-aged oatmeal stout in the cooler months. — Kristin Luna, Condé Nast Traveler, "14 Best Bars in Nashville," 27 Feb. 2018 Refrigerate the mixture for an hour (have some of the leftover stout in the meantime!). — ELLE Decor, "This Holiday Party Is Anything But Traditional—And We're Obsessed," 30 Nov. 2018 But getting a perfect pour of the traditional Guinness stout served straight from the factory will still require an overseas trip. — Ronnie Crocker, Houston Chronicle, "Vacation planner: Guinness readies U.S. brewery for August opening," 3 July 2018

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