twin

B1
Pronunciation
/twɪn/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling.

2 Definition

Either of two similar or closely related objects, entities etc.

3 Definition

A room in a hotel, guesthouse, etc. with two beds; a twin room.

4 Definition

A twin size mattress or a bed designed for such a mattress.

5 Definition

A twin crystal.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide.

2 Definition

(obsolete outside Scotland) To split, part; to go away, depart.

3 Definition

(usually in the passive) To join, unite; to form links between (now especially of two places in different countries).

Example Sentences
  • Coventry twinned with Dresden as an act of peace and reconciliation, both cities having been heavily bombed during the war.
4 Definition

To be paired or suited.

5 Definition

To give birth to twins.

6 Definition

To be born at the same birth.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Double; dual; occurring as a matching pair

Example Sentences
  • twin beds, twin socks
2 Definition

Forming a pair of twins.

Example Sentences
  • the twin boys