stout

1 of 2

adjective

ˈstau̇t How to pronounce stout (audio)
Synonyms of stoutnext
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
4
a
: bulky in body : fat
b
: broad in proportion to length : large in diameter
a stout fly
a stout bird's bill
stoutish
ˈstau̇-tish How to pronounce stout (audio)
adjective
stoutly adverb
stoutness noun

stout

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noun

1
: a very dark, full-bodied ale with a distinctive malty flavor that is typically brewed with unmalted roasted barley
Stout is a darker, heavily hopped ale that has a creamy head in the glass …—Anthony Dias Blue
2
a
: a fat person
b
: a clothing size designed for the large figure

Synonyms

Adjective

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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.
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Adjective
On the flip side, partly because of game circumstances and partly because of stout defense, the Seahawks have done little damage on the ground against the 49ers, averaging 3.7 yards per carry in the six games. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024 Give me the 49ers by 10-plus. Titans at Chargers (-7.5) -- Sunday, 4:05 p.m. Everett: Chargers -7.5 L.A.'s stout defense + Justin Herbert = another comfortable victory against an overmatched opponent. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
What to try: A mix of all styles, from lagers to hazy IPAs and big stouts. —John Frank, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024 Now Tesco's most popular stout after Guinness, it's already reached 12.6% of Guinness' sales in pubs and bars across the UK since launching in March 2023. —Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stout 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French estut, estout, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stolz proud; perhaps akin to Old High German stelza stilt — more at stilt

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stout was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing stout

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stout

1 of 2 adjective
ˈstau̇t How to pronounce stout (audio)
1
: strong of character : brave, bold
2
: physically or materially strong : sturdy, vigorous
3
: forceful
a stout attack
4
: bulky in body : overweight
stoutly adverb
stoutness noun

stout

2 of 2 noun
: a dark heavy beer

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