Stout

/stสŒสŠt/

The meaning and definition of Stout, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Materially strong, enduring.
    โ€œCampers prefer stout vessels, sticks and cloth.โ€
  2. Large; bulky.
noun
  1. A dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.
    โ€œStout is darker, stronger and sweeter than porter beer.โ€
  2. An obese person.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms thickset corpulent fat arrogant hard haughty

Origin

From Middle English stout.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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