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Meaning of the word stout in English

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stout

US /staʊt/
UK /staʊt/
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Adjective

1.

somewhat fat or heavily built

Example:
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He was a stout man with a booming laugh.
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The old farmer had a stout build from years of hard work.
Synonym:
chubbyplumpportlyburlyhefty
2.

(of an object) strong and thick

Example:
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The bridge was supported by stout concrete pillars.
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She used a stout rope to tie the boat to the dock.
Synonym:
strongrobustdurabletoughthick
3.

brave and determined

Example:
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She made a stout defense of her beliefs.
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The small army put up a stout resistance against the invaders.
Synonym:
bravecourageousresolutedeterminedundaunted

Noun

1.

a strong, dark beer brewed with roasted malt or barley

Example:
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He ordered a pint of stout at the pub.
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Guinness is a well-known brand of stout.
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