stout
dependable
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,434 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,050 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- dependable also: stalwart the stalwart citizens at Lexingtona stalwart supporter of the UN
- euphemisms for `fat' also: portly men are portly and women are stout
- having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships also: hardy, stalwart, sturdy hardy explorers of northern Canadaproud of her tall stalwart son
noun
- a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
- a garment size for a large or heavy person
stout in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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She was inches taller than her victim, and stout withal.
Little Citizens: The Humours of School Life · Myra Kelly · Chapter 1
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He was stout and red, with hair all ragged at the temples, almost white.
Barlasch of the Guard · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1
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Avery replying in the affirmative, the boat came alongside with sixteen stout fellows, who joined in the adventure.
The pirates own book · Charles Ellms · Chapter 1
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A lady in a stout tweed skirt, who was bending over a flower bed, straightened herself at our approach.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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They had to knock for some time against the stout oak door before any notice was taken of the summons.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1