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

  • (..) You realize that your actions reflect badly on all of us. Not just you. They just want a good show, it's fine. How bout just bad manners Cinna? How bout that? Well, finally! I hope you notice, we have a serious situation. Nice shooting sweetheart! (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games
  • (..) Oh! Joy. Why don't you join us? I'm just saving a life-saving advice. Like what? I wa... I was just asking bout how to find shelter. Which would come in handy if in fact you are still alive. How do you find shelter? Pass the jam. How do you find shelter? (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games