plural quizzes
1
: an eccentric person
2
3
: the act or action of quizzing
specifically
: a short oral or written test
quizzed; quizzing
quizzer
noun
Examples of quiz in a Sentence
Noun
The teacher gave us a quiz on the material we studied yesterday.
always eager to put everything down, my boyfriend had to be a quiz and make fun of the actors and costumes in our local theater troupe's latest production
Verb
quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class
hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Simply head to Patagonia’s website and take a short quiz to see if your items are eligible.
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Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
Hopefuls were quizzed on their visions for the company and views on such topics as teamwork and corporate culture.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This quiz invites you to explore that legacy in a way that's both fun and surprisingly revealing.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Simply head to Patagonia’s website and take a short quiz to see if your items are eligible.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
My son has spent his entire life in and out of clinics, where audiologists have gently poked at his tiny ears and quizzed him on his hearing range.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026
Hopefuls were quizzed on their visions for the company and views on such topics as teamwork and corporate culture.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Quiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiz. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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