quadruplet

qua·dru·plet | \ kwä-ˈdrü-plət

How to pronounce quadruplet (audio)

, -ˈdrə-; ˈkwä-drə-plət

How to pronounce quadruplet (audio)

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Definition of quadruplet

1 : a combination of four of a kind

2 : one of four offspring produced in the same pregnancy

3 : a group of four musical notes to be performed in the time ordinarily given to three of the same kind

Examples of quadruplet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Originally, the roles were shared by their quadruplet siblings, but Lorenzo and Nikolas eventually took over as Sam and David full time. — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, "'7th Heaven' child actor Lorenzo Brino dies in car accident at 21: 'I'll love you forever'," 15 Mar. 2020 The outburst was intended for 10-year-old fraternal quadruplet brothers, who have achieved notoriety for posting music to their ZN8tion Instagram account, which boasts over 143,000 followers. — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, "Cardi B Slams 10-Year-Olds for Diss Track: 'Not Gonna Let No Little F—ing White Boys Come at Me'," 4 Sep. 2019 The brothers, who are quadruplets, shared the roles with their brother Zachary and sister Mimi, who made their debut as the infant twins in season 3 of the family drama. — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, "7th Heaven Actor Lorenzo Brino Is Dead At 21," 16 Mar. 2020 Another person with firsthand experience with multiples is Katy Baddorf of Medina, mom to 7-year-old quadruplets Sam, Anna, Elizabeth and Rebecca. — Julie Washington, cleveland, "Area moms of multiples give some pointers to young couple expecting quintuplets," 18 Feb. 2020 Differences from one quadruplet to another go beyond appearance. — Sharon Begley, STAT, "Scientists aren’t sure why identical twins differ. Armadillo quads offer an answer," 20 Dec. 2019 The zoo says only 1% of red panda litters are quadruplets. — USA TODAY, "Titanic auction, Legos, mighty Mississippi: News from around our 50 states," 22 July 2019 The 7000-series trains, however, work in what are called four-packs: two sets of quadruplets. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "Why is there an extra length of track at the airport Metro station?," 10 Aug. 2019 The cubs were among quadruplets born last Wednesday to Ember, a 9-year-old red panda. — USA TODAY, "Titanic auction, Legos, mighty Mississippi: News from around our 50 states," 22 July 2019

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1 May 2020

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“Quadruplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadruplet. Accessed 28 May. 2020.

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quadruplet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of quadruplet

: one of four babies that are born at the same time to the same mother

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quadruplet

qua·dru·plet | \ kwä-ˈdrü-plət

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Kids Definition of quadruplet

: one of four offspring born at one birth

quadruplet

qua·dru·plet | \ kwä-ˈdrəp-lət

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Medical Definition of quadruplet

1 : one of four offspring born at one birth

2 quadruplets plural : a group of four offspring born at one birth

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