cinque

[sɪŋk]

cinque Definition

  • 1the number five in cards, dice, or dominoes
  • 2a dance with five steps popular in the 18th century

Using cinque: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cinque" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The game of dice requires rolling a cinque to win.

  • Example

    The dance instructor taught us the steps for the cinque.

Origins of cinque

from Italian 'cinque', meaning 'five'

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Summary: cinque in Brief

The term 'cinque' [sɪŋk] refers to the number five in games like cards, dice, and dominoes, as well as a five-step dance popular in the 18th century. An example of its use is 'The game of dice requires rolling a cinque to win.'