stout stout /ˈstaʊt/

adjective

1. () Dependable  ( stalwart , stout )
   dependable
    The stalwart citizens at Lexington
   the stalwart citizens at Lexington
    A stalwart supporter of the UN
   a stalwart supporter of the UN
    Stout hearts
   stout hearts
   
2. () Euphemisms for fat'  ( portly , stout )
   euphemisms for fat'
    Men are portly and women are stout
   men are portly and women are stout
   
3. () Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships  ( stalwart , hardy , stout , sturdy )
   having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
    Hardy explorers of northern Canada
   hardy explorers of northern Canada
    Proud of her tall stalwart son
   proud of her tall stalwart son
    Stout seamen
   stout seamen
    Sturdy young athletes
   sturdy young athletes
   

noun

1. A garment size for a large or heavy person  ( stout )
   a garment size for a large or heavy person
   
2. A strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops  ( stout )
   a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
    He prefers a pint of stout over any other beer
   He prefers a pint of stout over any other beer