1. having a thick, strong, or sturdy build
2. brave and determined
3. thick and strong in construction

1. a dark, strong beer

Examples

• The stout oak door withstood the storm.
• She was a stout woman with a kind smile.
• He showed stout resistance to the enemy’s advance.
• The stout rope held the heavy load securely.
• They ordered a pint of stout at the pub.
• Her stout heart never wavered in difficult times.
• The stout walls of the castle protected the inhabitants.