quintuplet

quin·tu·plet | \ kwin-ˈtə-plət

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, -ˈtü-, -ˈtyü-; ˈkwin-tə-

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Definition of quintuplet

1 : a combination of five of a kind

2 : one of five offspring produced in the same pregnancy

Examples of quintuplet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The quintuplets and mom are all doing well, living in the back garden of Toby and Clemmie Mounsey-Heysham, the ninth generation of the Mounsey family to have owned Castletown Estate since 1802, SWNS added. — Fox News, "Female sheep 'Marge' gives birth to five lambs, including 'Bart' and 'Lisa'," 28 Apr. 2020 Some of the crowds visiting parks together clearly did not live together — unless there are a record number of quintuplet teenagers living in Wisconsin right now. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "I love Wisconsin's outdoor spaces, but closing state parks was the right call," 9 Apr. 2020 The Dionne quintuplets would be raised primarily by Dr. Dafoe and a constantly rotating team of nurses. — Gillian Brockell, chicagotribune.com, "The exploitation of the Dionne quintuplets: Girls were raised in a ‘baby zoo’ and shown off at 1933 Chicago World’s Fair," 4 Nov. 2019 Soon-to-be parents Jacob, 22, and Hannah, 20, are expecting quintuplets — three girls and two boys. — Julie Washington, cleveland, "Barberton couple ‘excited to meet’ their quintuplets soon," 18 Feb. 2020 Within six hours of their birth, the Dionne quintuplets - Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Émilie and Marie - were photographed for all the world to see. — Gillian Brockell, chicagotribune.com, "The exploitation of the Dionne quintuplets: Girls were raised in a ‘baby zoo’ and shown off at 1933 Chicago World’s Fair," 4 Nov. 2019 During the episode, one fan made a comment on Twitter about Adam and Danielle having locks on the bedroom doors of their quintuplets. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'Outdaughtered' Dad Adam Busby Responds to Viewer Who Called Out His "Bad" Parenting Move," 12 June 2019 The quintuplets remained in the hospital's NICU until July, three months later. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Everything You Need to Know About the Busby Quints, the Cutest Stars of 'OutDaughtered'," 11 June 2019 The quintuplets remained in the hospital's NICU until July, three months later. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Everything You Need to Know About the Busby Quints, the Cutest Stars of 'OutDaughtered'," 11 June 2019

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“Quintuplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quintuplet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2020.

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quintuplet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of quintuplet

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

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quintuplet

quin·tu·plet | \ kwin-ˈtə-plət

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Kids Definition of quintuplet

1 : one of five offspring born at one birth

2 : a combination of five of a kind

quintuplet

quin·tu·plet | \ kwin-ˈtəp-lət

, -ˈt(y)üp-; ˈkwint-əp-

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Medical Definition of quintuplet

1 : one of five children or offspring born at one birth

2 quintuplets plural : a group of five such offspring

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