stint — a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɪnt/
Korean meaning: 특정한 일이나 활동을 하는 기간
Korean pronunciation: **스**틴트
Example Sentences
- After his stint as a pizza delivery guy, he became a millionaire CEO.
- She completed a successful stint as head of marketing.
- Don't stint on coffee - life's too short for bad caffeine!
stint
NOUN//stɪnt//
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
A stint at work showing a person completing their defined period of service
A stint is a sprint of focused effort — each hint of progress mint-fresh and true
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'styntan' meaning 'to blunt or dull', related to Old Norse 'stuttr' meaning 'short'. The modern sense of a fixed period or duration developed from the idea of something limited or restricted.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After his stint as a pizza delivery guy, he became a millionaire CEO.”
“She completed a successful stint as head of marketing.”
“Don't stint on coffee - life's too short for bad caffeine!”
“His stint in customer service taught him patience.”
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