(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build

stout middle-aged men

(of an object) strong and thick

Billy had armed himself with a stout stick

stout walking boots

having or showing courage and determination

he put up a stout defence in court

a kind of strong, dark beer brewed with roasted malt or barley

there is a tradition in England of drinking stout while eating oysters

microbreweries specialize in ales and stouts