quadruplet

noun

qua·​dru·​plet kwä-ˈdrü-plət  -ˈdrə- 

ˈkwä-drə-plət

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

Arlene and John’s newborn sons are also reported to be the first quadruplets to ever be born in Lothian. —Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024

Originally, Nikolas, Lorenzo, and their two fellow quadruplet brothers played the twins, but, as the babies grew up, Nikolas and Lorenzo became the official David and Sam. —Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2024

Mom’s $4M bill for quadruplets’ care sparks conversation on high health care costs Some hospitals are starting concierge physician practices far from their home locations. —Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024

However, that increased the risk of triplets, quadruplets or more in some cases. —Lauren Dunn, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

quadruplet

noun

qua·​dru·​plet kwä-ˈdrü-plət  -ˈdrəp-lət 

ˈkwäd-rə-plət

1

: a combination of four of a kind

2

: one of four offspring born at one birth

Medical Definition

quadruplet

noun

qua·​dru·​plet kwä-ˈdrəp-lət  -ˈdrüp-; ˈkwäd-rəp- 

1

: one of four offspring born at one birth

2

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