noun
quint
kwihnt
Quint (noun) means Short for quintuplet: one of five children born in the same birth. Example: “The quints celebrated their tenth birthday together.”
noun
1
Short for quintuplet: one of five children born in the same birth.
"The quints celebrated their tenth birthday together."
2
A firefighting vehicle combining a pump, water tank, hose, and ladder truck in one.
"The fire department bought a new quint to replace two older trucks."
How to use quint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a short informal word for one of five babies born at once (a quintuplet); also used for a combined fire truck.
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Etymology
* From Middle French quint, from Latin quīntus. Doublet of quintus. * (firefighting vehicle): In reference to its five functions: pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders.
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What does “quint” mean?
The word “quint” means short for quintuplet: one of five children born in the same birth. In plain terms, most commonly, a short informal word for one of five babies born at once (a quintuplet); also used for a combined fire truck.
How do you pronounce “quint”?
“Quint” is pronounced kwihnt (/kwɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “quint” in a sentence?
Here is “quint” used in a sentence: “The quints celebrated their tenth birthday together.”
What part of speech is “quint”?
“Quint” is a noun.
How many meanings does “quint” have?
“Quint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for quintuplet: one of five children born in the same birth.
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