bout 
/ˈbaʊt/ noun
plural bouts /ˈbaʊt/ noun [count] 1 : a period of time during which someone suffers from something (such as an illness or disease) — often + of ▪ a bout of fever ▪ She struggles with frequent bouts of depression. — often + with in U.S. English ▪ She survived a 5-year bout with cancer. ▪ a bout with the flu 2 : a short period of time during which something is done or happening
▪ a drinking bout — often + of ▪ a 4-hour bout of reading ▪ a bout of unemployment 3 : a wrestling or boxing contest
▪ He lost his bout [=fight] with the boxing champion.
▪ a drinking bout — often + of ▪ a 4-hour bout of reading ▪ a bout of unemployment
▪ He lost his bout [=fight] with the boxing champion.
