precinct
noun
pre·cinct
ˈprē-ˌsiŋ(k)t 
1
: a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district: such as
a
: a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes
b
: a division of a city for police control
2
a
: an enclosure bounded by the walls of a building
—often used in plural
b
: a sphere of thought, action, or influence
—often used in plural
4
: boundary
—often used in plural
a ruined tower within the precincts of the squire's grounds—
T. L. Peacock
T. L. PeacockExamples of precinct in a Sentence
Voting results from several precincts are delayed.
They were taken to the precinct for questioning.
Recent Examples on the Web
Polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and former Brooklyn Park City Council member Xp Lee had 59% of the vote in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary for House District 34B with all precincts reporting.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
The new county precinct map, which went into effect immediately, is likely to lead to Simmons’s seat flipping toward the Republicans in the 2026 election.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
With 100% of precincts reporting, voters supported the proposal with nearly 55% of the vote.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Islam was assigned to a precinct in the Bronx and previously worked as a school safety officer.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for precinct
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
The new county precinct map, which went into effect immediately, is likely to lead to Simmons’s seat flipping toward the Republicans in the 2026 election.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
With 100% of precincts reporting, voters supported the proposal with nearly 55% of the vote.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Islam was assigned to a precinct in the Bronx and previously worked as a school safety officer.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for precinct
Cite this Entry
“Precinct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precinct. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
precinct
noun
pre·cinct
ˈprē-ˌsiŋ(k)t
1
: an administrative district especially of a town or city
a police precinct
an electoral precinct
2
: a surrounding or enclosed area
within the precincts of the college
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share