Tina
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tina
C21: so called because it is commonly bought in ( six ) teen ( ths ) of an ounce
Example Sentences
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And in our age of name-brand comedy showrunners, Burrows is one of a select few who paved a path for the likes of Bill Lawrence, Mike Schur and Tina Fey.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
The last two elephants, Billy and Tina, were transferred last year to the Tulsa Zoo after decades of campaigning by animal rights advocates over living conditions and a history of deaths and health challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Dermot O'Leary, who hosts a Saturday morning show on the station, wrote: "Congrats Tina, great shift x".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
The Technology newsletter is a weekly digest of tech reviews, columns and headlines from Deputy Tech & Media Editor Wilson Rothman, Deputy Tech Bureau Chief Brad Olson and tech intern Tina Li.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
I just sat there, watching Tina eat a salad.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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