1
a
: a period of time spent at a particular activity
served a brief stint as a waiter
b
: a definite quantity of work assigned
2
stinted; stinting; stints
1
: to be sparing or frugal
not stinting with their praise
1
a
: to restrict with respect to a share or allowance
stinted herself of luxuries
b
archaic
: to limit within certain boundaries
2
archaic
: to put an end to : stop
stinter
noun
Synonyms
Noun (1)
Verb
Examples of stint in a Sentence
Noun (1)
signed up for a three-year stint in the army
his parents have always supported him without stint, no matter what interests he has chosen to pursue
Verb
the entrées would be worth these prices if the restaurant didn't stint on the side dishes so much
Recent Examples on the Web
Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Following in his famous father’s footsteps, David was a pro wrestler for 10 years, making a name for himself in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) before a brief stint in WWE.
—Jolene Latimer, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Linda Livingstone, president of Baylor University and chair of NCAA board of governors, said Baker’s history as governor and stint as a former CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care demonstrated an ability to listen, learn and adapt.
—Steve Leblanc, Fortune, 25 Dec. 2023
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Noun
That was followed by two decades of public service at the highest levels of Miami-Dade County government, including a stint as chairman of the powerful 13-member Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Following in his famous father’s footsteps, David was a pro wrestler for 10 years, making a name for himself in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) before a brief stint in WWE.
—Jolene Latimer, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
Verb
Gregory doesn’t stint from covering the misogyny affecting those women, either.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
Linda Livingstone, president of Baylor University and chair of NCAA board of governors, said Baker’s history as governor and stint as a former CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care demonstrated an ability to listen, learn and adapt.
—Steve Leblanc, Fortune, 25 Dec. 2023
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“Stint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stint. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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stint
1 of 2 verb1
: to be sparing or stingy
not stinting with their praise
2
: to limit in share or portion : cut short in amount
stint the children's allowance
stinter
noun
stint
2 of 2 noun1
: restriction sense 1, limitation
gave without stint
2
a
: a quantity of work assigned
b
: a period of time spent at a particular activity
served a brief stint as a waiter
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