Bout

Meaning

a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match

a short period of intense activity or a contest, especially in sports or illness

Example Sentences

After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.

He had a severe bout of flu last winter.

Example Expressions

boxing bout

Synonyms

episode, spell, attack, period, session, contest, round

Entry 1

episode, spell, attack, period

Entry 2

session, spell, attack, contest, round

Antonyms

calm period, stability, wellness, continuation, rest, pause

Entry 1

calm period, stability, wellness

Entry 2

continuation, rest, pause

Collocations

bout of illness, wrestling bout, drinking bout, bout of flu, boxing bout, bout of laughter

Entry 1

bout of illness, wrestling bout, drinking bout

Entry 2

bout of flu, wrestling bout, boxing bout, bout of laughter