quintuplet
noun
quin·tu·plet
kwin-ˈtə-plət 
-ˈtü-
-ˈtü-
-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.
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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
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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
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“Quintuplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quintuplet. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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quintuplet
noun
quin·tu·plet
kwin-ˈtəp-lət
-ˈt(y)üp-
-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-
-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
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