1. short periods of intense activity or illness
Usage: plural of bout
2. contests or matches, especially in boxing or wrestling
Usage: sports context

Examples

• She suffered from frequent bouts of pneumonia as a child.
• The boxer won three bouts in a row.
• He experienced bouts of depression after losing his job.
• The wrestling tournament featured several exciting bouts.
• During flu season, there were bouts of illness throughout the school.
• The champion defended his title in multiple bouts last year.