1
: strong of character: such as
b
: firm, determined
also
: obstinate, uncompromising
2
: physically or materially strong:
c
: sturdily constructed : substantial
4
a
: bulky in body : fat
b
: broad in proportion to length : large in diameter
a stout fly
a stout bird's bill
Examples of stout in a Sentence
Adjective
He has a stout heart.
His lawyer put up a stout defense in court.
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Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Landry is slightly undersized, but nonetheless a stout edge-setter against the run; his greatest play strength a year ago.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
These breweries aren’t just about bold IPAs, smooth stouts, or crisp lagers—they’re about creating economic opportunities, uplifting communities, and showcasing the creativity that defines Black culture.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Megalodon’s teeth resemble those of a modern great white shark, so some scientists previously concluded that the two sharks had a similar stout body shape.
—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Landry is slightly undersized, but nonetheless a stout edge-setter against the run; his greatest play strength a year ago.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Between the lines: Beyond their business plan, both breweries share another common thesis: Craft beer is becoming unapproachable with its bitter hop bombs, milkshake-like hazy IPAs and overly sweet adjunct stouts.
—John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
These breweries aren’t just about bold IPAs, smooth stouts, or crisp lagers—they’re about creating economic opportunities, uplifting communities, and showcasing the creativity that defines Black culture.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Stout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stout. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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