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
Suzanne GoldklangOnce 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
Kaylee OlivasExamples of number two in a Sentence
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One thing that was pretty clear in offseason program number two under head coach Ben Johnson, the offense is in a much better spot and Williams is more comfortable than last year.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 12 June 2026
And The Winner Is… The Loutrel in Charleston, South Carolina, ranked number two on TripAdvisor’s 2026 list of the best hotels in the United States.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
The aged tequila is matured in char number two ex-bourbon barrels, much of which likely comes from Wild Turkey since that distillery is also owned by Campari, but the new Extra Añejo takes things a step further.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
When evaluating the success of individual plant families, the dicot daisy family (Asteraceae) is number one with 32,000 species, while the monocot orchid family (Orchidaceae) is number two with 28,000 species.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
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Matt Zahn, CBS News, 12 June 2026
And The Winner Is… The Loutrel in Charleston, South Carolina, ranked number two on TripAdvisor’s 2026 list of the best hotels in the United States.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
The aged tequila is matured in char number two ex-bourbon barrels, much of which likely comes from Wild Turkey since that distillery is also owned by Campari, but the new Extra Añejo takes things a step further.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
When evaluating the success of individual plant families, the dicot daisy family (Asteraceae) is number one with 32,000 species, while the monocot orchid family (Orchidaceae) is number two with 28,000 species.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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