Meaning & Definition of word "Twin"

Twin

/twɪn/

noun:

  • 1. One of two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.
    • Example: She gave birth to twin girls who are identical.
  • 2. A person or thing that closely resembles another.
    • Example: He feels like a twin to his best friend due to their similar interests.
  • 3. A match or partner in a close relationship or similarity.
    • Example: They are considered twins in the art world, often collaborating on projects.

verb:

  • 1. To produce or cause to be produced as a twin or twins.
    • Example: The farmer hopes to twin the plants to improve their yield.
  • 2. To pair or connect closely.
    • Example: The city plans to twin with another city overseas to promote cultural exchange.

Etymology

Old English 'twinna', meaning 'twofold' or 'pair'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twin cities:

Two neighboring cities that are often treated as a single entity.

twin flame:

A spiritual connection with another person that reflects one's own self.

good twin/bad twin:

A concept implying duality in character.

Related Words

triplet:

One of three offspring born at the same birth.

doppelgänger:

A non-biologically related look-alike or double of a living person.

Slang Meanings of twin

Meaning: Twinning

Example Sentence: We coordinated our outfits for the party; we are totally twinning!

Meaning: Twin vibes

Example Sentence: They have such twin vibes, it's like they share a brain.