What does ROUTS mean?

Heres the result: Parts of Speech

Routs is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, routs means a disorderly retreat of defeated troops. As a verb, routs means to defeat and cause to retreat in disorder.

Pronunciations

• US: /raʊts/
• UK: /raʊts/

Origin and Usage

The word routs originated from Middle English and Old French word "route" which means a band or troop. It has been used since the 14th century and is still in use today in both noun and verb forms.

Synonyms

• As a noun: retreat, stampede, flight, escape
• As a verb: defeat, conquer, vanquish, overthrow

Related Words

• Route
• Outre
• Tours
• Torus
• Stour

Example Sentences

• The army was forced into a routs after losing the battle.
• The general ordered his troops to routs the enemy.