quint

/kwɪnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of five things, especially people or animals

“The quint of musicians performed in perfect harmony.”

2. noun

A fifth part, especially of a drink, especially wine or spirits

“The wine seller offered a free quint of champagne with the purchase.”

3. verb

To make or become five in number

“The crowd quinted to a hundred people in just a few minutes.”

4. verb

To divide or separate into five parts

“The farmer quinted the land into five equal fields.”

Synonyms

  • fifth part
  • fivesome
  • set of five

Antonyms

  • few
  • one
  • single