Synonyms for bout

Most common

round · contest · oudler

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A period of something, especially one painful or unpleasant, like an illness.

   I've boxed in exhibition bouts to entertain the crowds.

2. n. 2

   A boxing match.

Forms

Plural

bouts → binges, busts, tears, rounds…

Example sentences

• round This fact shows that the earth goes round the sun.
• contest The presidential election is not a beauty contest.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

turn¹, tear¹, bust¹

5 letters

round¹, match¹, binge¹

6 letters

course¹, attack², oudler

7 letters

contest²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (attack² = 2 syllables).