bout

Definition

  • noun: a period of time during which someone suffers from something (such as an illness or disease)
  • noun: a spell of activity
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: turn, round, conflict

Examples

  • He lost his 'bout' [='fight'] with the boxing champion.

  • She struggles with frequent 'bouts of' depression.

  • She survived a 5-year 'bout with' cancer.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Shrek's ugly -. But, Donkey, I'm a princess, and this is not how a princess is meant to look. Princess, how 'bout ifyou don't marry Farquaad? I have to. Only my true love's kiss can break the spell. But, you know, um, (..)
    2001 Shrek