stout (stout)adj. stout·er, stout·est 1. a. Bulky in figure; thickset or corpulent. See Synonyms at fat.b. Strong in body; sturdy: added a stout defensive end to improve the front line.c. Thick or strong in structure or substance; solid or substantial: “They met a stout barrier of old farm-carts upturned” (J.R.R. Tolkien).2. a. Having or marked by boldness or determination; resolute: stout of heart.b. Stubborn or uncompromising: put up stout resistance to the proposal.3. Having a strong flavor: a cup of stout coffee.n.1. a. A thickset or corpulent person.b. A garment size for a large or heavy figure.2. A very dark ale or lager beer.[Middle English, from Old French estout, of Germanic origin; see stel- in Indo-European roots.]stout?ish adj.stout?ly adv.stout?ness n.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.stout (sta?t) adj1. solidly built or corpulent2. (prenominal) resolute or valiant: stout fellow. 3. strong, substantial, and robust4. a stout heart courage; resolutionn (Brewing) strong porter highly flavoured with malt[C14: from Old French estout bold, of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German stolz proud, Middle Dutch stolt brave] ?stoutish adj ?stoutly adv ?stoutness nStout (sta?t) n (Biography) Sir Robert. 1844?1930, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1884?87)Collins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014stout (sta?t) adj. -er, -est, n. adj. 1. overweight; corpulent; fat. 2. courageous; brave: stout warriors. 3. firm; stubborn; resolute: stout resistance. 4. forceful; vigorous: a stout wind. 5. strong of body; sturdy: stout seamen. 6. substantial; solid: a stout cudgel. n. 7. a dark, sweet ale having a higher percentage of hops than porter. 8. a fat person. 9. a clothing size for persons of ample figure. [1250?1300; Middle English (adj.)