quarantine — a state of isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
Example Sentences
- My cat had to quarantine after traveling internationally - she was not amused by the fancy pet hotel.
- During quarantine, I became an expert at talking to my houseplants.
- The new COVID-19 variant requires a 14-day quarantine for all international arrivals.
quarantine
NOUN[/ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/]
a state of isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease
Isolated to prevent disease spread
Sir Quarant trapped with tine - quarantined and confined!
From quarantine castle to freedomantine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'quaranta giorni' meaning 'forty days,' referring to the medieval practice of isolating ships for 40 days to prevent plague transmission. The term entered English via Italian and Venetian maritime practices during the 14th century.
Breakdown
quara- (forty, from Italian quaranta) + -ntine (noun suffix, from giorni/days) = quarantine (a 40-day isolation period)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat had to quarantine after traveling internationally - she was not amused by the fancy pet hotel.”
“During quarantine, I became an expert at talking to my houseplants.”
“The new COVID-19 variant requires a 14-day quarantine for all international arrivals.”
“The ship was quarantined at the port until health officials cleared all passengers.”
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