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

As is standard for Scott’s collaborations, the lateral Swoosh sits backward — but there are a number of additional flourishes specific to the video game. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Dalton has held a number of roles at the company since joining in October 2019 as VP of FP&A. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

The closing-night slot follows a program that brings together a number of this year’s awards contenders. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

The division has denied the claim, but a number of transactions might be in for further review. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for a number of

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