stout
gb/stˈaʊt/ us/stˈaʊt/
B1
English
~ 3300
masszív, vastag, zömök, elszánt, határozott, rendíthetetlen, stout
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is stout
The stout man carried the heavy box with ease.
A zömök férfi könnyedén vitte a nehéz dobozt.
She wore a stout coat to protect her from the cold.
Vastag kabátot viselt, hogy megvédje magát a hidegtől.
The table was supported by stout wooden legs.
A stout guard stood at the castle gate.
The bridge was made of stout beams.
Learner examples
The man is stout.
A férfi zömök testalkatú.
He has stout arms.
Erős, vastag karjai vannak.
The stout dog pulled the cart.
This chair has stout legs.
She is short and stout.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stout' with 'fat', but 'stout' also suggests strength and solidity, not just heaviness.
Meaning
strong and thick in build
Collocations
stout man
|stout woman
|stout legs
|stout stick
|stout frame
Synonyms
stocky (Suggests short and broad in build, often used for people.)
|
burly (Implies large, strong, and heavyset, often male.)
Antonyms
slender (Describes a thin and graceful build, opposite of thick and strong.)
Themes
physical appearance
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strong and thick in the body or structure.
Physically strong, solid, and thick in form or structure.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is stout in [something]
He put up a stout defense of his beliefs.
Határozottan kiállt a meggyőződései mellett.
She remained a stout supporter of the cause.
Továbbra is az ügy elszánt támogatója maradt.
The soldiers gave a stout resistance to the attack.
Her stout heart never wavered in the face of danger.
He made a stout effort to finish the project on time.
Learner examples
She is a stout friend.
Ő rendíthetetlenül hű barát.
He gave a stout answer to the question.
Határozott választ adott a kérdésre.
They made a stout plan to help us.
He was stout in his fight for justice.
We need a stout leader.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'stout' here with physical build; in this sense it refers to character, not body shape.
Meaning
brave and determined
Collocations
stout defender
|stout supporter
|stout resistance
|stout heart
Synonyms
brave (General term for having courage.)
|
steadfast (Stresses firm loyalty or resolve over time.)
Antonyms
timid (Lacking courage or confidence.)
Themes
character
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Brave and not giving up easily.
Showing courage, determination, or firmness of purpose.
NOUN
B1
3
stout
C1
Usage pattern:
drink [a/the] stout
He ordered a pint of stout at the pub.
Rendelt egy pint stoutot a pubban.
Irish stouts are popular worldwide.
Az ír stoutok világszerte népszerűek.
The brewery produces several varieties of stout.
She prefers stout to lager.
We sampled a rich chocolate-flavored stout.
Learner examples
I drink a pint of stout.
Egy pint stoutot iszom.
He likes Irish stout.
Szereti az ír stoutot.
She makes bread with stout.
We tried a dark stout.
Stout is a kind of beer.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'stout' with 'lager' or 'ale'; it specifically refers to a dark, strong beer.
Meaning
dark strong beer
Collocations
pint of stout
|Irish stout
|draught stout
Synonyms
porter (A similar style of dark beer, often lighter than stout.)
Themes
food
|drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A dark beer with a strong taste.
A dark, strong type of beer, usually made with roasted malt or barley.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stout
IPA
GB/stˈaʊt/
US/stˈaʊt/
Syllables & stress
stout (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (stout)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: stout
- Comparative: stouter
- Superlative: stoutest
Noun
- Base: stout
- Plural: stout, stouts
Word family
Expressions
short and stout
1/ʃˈɔɹt ˈænd stˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
short and thick in build
Used to describe someone or something that is short and has a wide body shape.
Examples
- The teapot was short and stout, just like in the nursery rhyme.
- He was short and stout, with a friendly smile.
stout-hearted
1/stˈaʊt hˈɑɹtɪd/
fixed phrase
literary
brave and determined in spirit
Brave and full of courage.
Examples
- The stout-hearted knight rode into battle without fear.
- She was a stout-hearted defender of human rights.