stint

noun
UK: /stɪnt/
US: /stɪnt/

  1. A period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.

    1. He did a stint in the army many years ago.
    2. After a short stint as a waiter, he decided to become a chef.

Synonyms

spell turn shift restrict limit economize
stint verb

  1. To limit or restrict something.

    1. Don't stint on the butter for this cake.
    2. The company won't stint on investment in new technology.

  2. To supply a limited amount of something.

    1. During the war, people were stinted of food.
    2. The charity helps people who are stinted of basic necessities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "stint" is /stɪnt/ in British English and /stɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stint": spell, turn, shift, restrict, limit, economize.

Example usage of "stint": "He did a stint in the army many years ago.". More examples on the page.