noun

trilling

Trilling (noun) means the act of making a trilling sound. Example: “The trilling of crickets filled the summer night.”

noun

The act of making a trilling sound.

"The trilling of crickets filled the summer night."

One of three babies born in the same birth.

"The trillings were born just minutes apart."

How to use trilling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the act of trilling (a warbling sound), or one of three babies born together — like "twin" but for three.

Easily confused with

twin → triplet →

Word forms

trillings plural, trillings plural, Trillings plural

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Etymology

Compare German Drilling.

Rhymes for trilling

willing killing filling milling billing chilling drilling spilling grilling Shilling unwilling thrilling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trilling” mean?

The word “trilling” means the act of making a trilling sound. In plain terms, either the act of trilling (a warbling sound), or one of three babies born together — like "twin" but for three.

How do you use “trilling” in a sentence?

Here is “trilling” used in a sentence: “The trilling of crickets filled the summer night.”

What part of speech is “trilling”?

“Trilling” is a noun.

How many meanings does “trilling” have?

“Trilling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of making a trilling sound.