gout
2 synonyms for gout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A painful form of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints, often striking the big toe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
urarthritis
gouty arthritis
How to use gout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a gout attack
suffer from gout
gout flare-up
Etymology
From Old French gote/gute, ultimately from Latin gutta ("a drop"), reflecting the old belief that the disease came from bad fluids "dropping" into the joints.
Full origin of gout →Frequently asked questions
What does “gout” mean?
The word “gout” means a painful form of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints, often striking the big toe. In plain terms, a joint disease caused by excess uric acid, classically affecting the big toe.
How do you pronounce “gout”?
“Gout” is pronounced gowt (/ɡaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gout” in a sentence?
Here is “gout” used in a sentence: “His gout flared up whenever he ate too much red meat.”
What part of speech is “gout”?
“Gout” is a noun.
Where does the word “gout” come from?
The word “gout” comes from Latin. From Old French gote/gute, ultimately from Latin gutta ("a drop"), reflecting the old belief that the disease came from bad fluids "dropping" into the joints.
