a number of

phrase

: more than two but fewer than many : several

There are a number of different options to choose from.

Examples of a number of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seven members of Iran’s military personnel were killed during the attack, while a number of others were injured. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

With a new head coach and a major tournament tying up a number of senior players, there is a chance for a player to make their mark. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Legacy of the declaration Despite the division over America 250, our survey found a number of areas of strong agreement across partisan lines concerning the legacy of the Declaration of Independence and the future of the nation. — Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Gus also displayed a number of injuries, including fractured and healed bones in several ribs and gastralia, as well as bite marks to several skull bones. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for a number of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove