a number of

idiom

: 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

During the past several months, execs have taken steps to wean themselves from NBCU, decamping to a new Midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters and making deals with a number of other suppliers for news, sports and entertainment programming. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026

Hummingbirds are attracted to a number of flowering plants, but many people choose to install hummingbird feeders to attract these diminutive, fast-flying birds. —Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026

The pair has worked in tandem on a number of projects, including initiatives for street and park revitalization. —Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026

Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for a number of

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