Stint
/stɪnt/
A stint is a specific period of time you spend doing a job or activity, like when you volunteer at a camp for a few days or work on a school project for a couple of weeks.
Examples
- After completing her stint as the class president, Maria felt proud of the positive changes she had made in the school and was excited to see her friends continue her work.
- During our science project, we agreed to each take a stint in the lab, so everyone would have a chance to explore and contribute their ideas to the group's final presentation.
- My brother decided to take a short stint volunteering at the animal shelter, and he discovered a new passion for helping animals find loving homes.
Synonyms
period
session
time
assignment
duration
phase
Antonyms
indefinitely
permanently
forever
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