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 WebAlthough the bout is formidable, Haney is the clear favorite — especially with a record of 31-0 with 15 knockouts.—Rudie Obias, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024 By comparison, Netflix has only begun dipping in its toes to test the waters, signing a deal to show the Mike Tyson bout with Jake Paul as well as bring wrestling matches from WWE Raw to the platform come next year.—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 19 Apr. 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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