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

  • (..) I think I had about enough fun for one night. Oh, come on, I was just kidding. Hey, Stella! How 'bout another round of drinks for my friends here? Honey, I think you've had about enough. You know what? I think you're right. (..)
    2002 Sweet Home Alabama
  • (..) Well... he shouldn't be too long. Miss Carmichael, won't you come in? So... have you made a decision? A-bout what? Ireland. Ireland, honey, that's four months from now. I was thinking maybe ... guests, tops. (..)
    2002 Sweet Home Alabama