undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
Recent Examples on the WebRemember how that strange bout of rain at the beginning of May forced a couple of events to postpone?—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024 Image In recent days, another bout of heavy rain set off a commotion at the shelter.—Jorge C. Carrasco, New York Times, 30 May 2024 Nonetheless, Tyson’s heavyweight bout against Paul will apparently proceed as scheduled on July 20.—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024 The virus also contributed to two bouts with abscesses, which required doctors to slice the roof of his mouth to drain excess liquid.—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bout
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Word History
Etymology
English dialect, a trip going and returning in plowing, from Middle English bought bend
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