quintuplet

noun

quin·​tu·​plet kwin-ˈtə-plət How to pronounce quintuplet (audio) -ˈtü- How to pronounce quintuplet (audio)
-ˈtyü-;
ˈkwin-tə-
1
: a combination of five of a kind
2
: one of five offspring produced in the same pregnancy

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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 See All Example Sentences for quintuplet

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quintuplet was in 1873

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quintuplet

noun
quin·​tu·​plet kwin-ˈtəp-lət How to pronounce quintuplet (audio) -ˈt(y)üp- How to pronounce quintuplet (audio)
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 How to pronounce quintuplet (audio) -ˈt(y)üp-; ˈkwint-əp- How to pronounce quintuplet (audio)
1
: one of five children or offspring born at one birth
2
quintuplets plural : a group of five such offspring

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