quintuplet

noun

quin·​tu·​plet kwin-ˈtə-plət  -ˈtü- 

-ˈtyü-;

ˈkwin-tə-

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

Erivo’s penchant for complexity also earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her portrayal of quintuplets known as the Kazinsky sisters in Poker Face. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025

Annette and her four sisters — Marie, Yvonne, Cécile and Émilie — were born prematurely on a farm in Corbeil, Ontario, on May 28, 1934, and quickly garnered worldwide fame as the first quintuplets known to survive infancy, according to Life Magazine. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025

The quintuplets, now 8, are also losing teeth, having dance recitals, and exploring new interests. — Kelly Martinez, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023

They were placed in a nearby hospital, which built a special nursery for them — and allowed regular public displays of the quintuplets to paying crowds. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for quintuplet

• couplet

Kids Definition

quintuplet

noun

quin·​tu·​plet kwin-ˈtəp-lət  -ˈt(y)üp- 

ˈkwint-əp-

1

: a group of five

2

: one of five offspring born at one birth

Medical Definition

quintuplet

noun

quin·​tu·​plet kwin-ˈtəp-lət  -ˈt(y)üp-; ˈkwint-əp- 

1

: one of five children or offspring born at one birth

2

quintuplets plural : a group of five such offspring