five-minute

UK: ˈfaɪvˈmɪnɪt | US: ˈfaɪvˈmɪnɪt

Definition
  1. adj. lasting for or relating to a period of five minutes

Structure
five <number 5>minute <unit of time>
Etymology

The term "five-minute" is a straightforward compound adjective formed by combining the cardinal number "five" (from Old English fīf, derived from Proto-Germanic fimf) and "minute" (from Latin minuta, meaning "small" or "a sixtieth part of an hour"). The hyphenated form emphasizes the unified meaning of the two components, describing a duration or attribute tied to a five-minute interval. This structure is common in English for time-related measurements (e.g., "ten-second," "two-hour").

Examples
  1. The speaker gave a five-minute overview of the project.

  2. Take a five-minute break between study sessions.

  3. The recipe requires a five-minute simmer.

  4. The meeting started with a five-minute delay.

  5. She completed the task in a five-minute window.