C2nounhealth
US/ɡaʊt/
UK/ɡaʊt/
a painful disease that makes the joints swell, especially in the big toe
In context
My uncle has gout, so he must avoid red meat and beer.
An attack of gout can make it hard to walk.
The doctor said that too much sugar and alcohol can lead to gout.
Words that go with gout
verb + preposition
- suffer from goutMany older men suffer from gout.
noun + preposition
- attack of goutHe had a painful attack of gout last night.
verb + noun
- have goutMy father has gout in his left foot.
- treat goutDoctors treat gout with diet changes and drugs.
noun + noun
- gout medicationHe takes gout medication every day.