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

  • (..) No. And now I'm a day behind. I'm never gonna get outta here! Hey, You need a new paint job, man! - No, thank you. - How 'bout some organic fuel? - That freak juice? - Pass. Whoo! Watchin' him is makin' me thirsty. Anybody else want somethin' to drink? Nah, not me, Flo. (..)
    2006 Cars
  • (..) And if you stay, we offer a free Lincoln Continental breakfast. - Honey, she's got a map. - I don't need a map! I have the GPS. - Never need a map again, thank you. - How 'bout somethin' to drink? Stop at Flo's V-Eight Caf'. Finest fuel on Route . No we just topped off. And if you need tires, (..)
    2006 Cars