number two

noun

plural number twos

informal : solid waste from the body : feces

—used euphemistically

So, why is the brand new pool off limits on such a busy day? Mia Venesky, 9, volunteered to explain the delicate dilemma. She said, "The pool is closed because someone went number two in the pool."

—Suzanne Goldklang

Once a dog who has parvovirus goes number two on the ground, the disease stays there for about six years, according to Dr. Payne.

—Kaylee Olivas

compare number one sense 2

Examples of number two in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Which leads to thought number two: there is still a catch-up trade to be had, even in tech. —Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025

Among its notable achievements is its ranking of 176 in 2022 on the Inc. 5000's list of the fastest-growing 500 companies, as well as its ranking as number two in the Legal Division on the same list. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 26 July 2025

Serena Williams was open about her desire to tone up her physique after baby number two, and she’s looking snatched as ever. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 July 2025

Coming in at the top of the list is Ritz Carlton, followed by Waldorf Astoria at number two. —Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for number two

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue