stint
word
Definition
A 'stint' is a limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to temporary or fixed-term work ('a six-month stint'). More formal or neutral. Common with jobs, military service, or activities. Not used for long, permanent positions. Sometimes also means restricting the number/amount of something, but this is less common.
Spanish: período - temporada - tarea temporalPortuguese (BR): período - temporada - tarefa temporáriaPortuguese (PT): período - temporada - tarefa temporáriaChinese (Simplified): 一段时期 - 一段工作Chinese (Traditional): 一段時期 - 一段工作Hindi: कार्यावधि - सीमित समयArabic: فترة عمل قصيرة - مهمة محددة
Example Sentences
He did a six-month stint as a waiter.
basic
After her stint in the army, she became a teacher.
basic
He finished his stint at the factory last week.
basic
That summer, I did a short stint volunteering abroad.
natural
Everyone should try a stint in customer service at least once.
natural
My last stint in retail taught me a lot about people.
natural