odd number
noun
: a whole number that is not able to be divided by two into two equal whole numbers
The numbers 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers.
Examples of odd number in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Will the winning horse have an odd number or an even number?
☐ Odd
☐ Even
13.
—
Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The players would go up in pairs, with one dangling solo due to the odd number.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
This means incorporating elements like an odd number of bar stools and a variety of table types.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Six voters were chosen instead of an odd number of five because Celebrini was tied with Jack Hughes after the initial five-voter survey.
—Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 23 Apr. 2024
Punkin and Jenny go next and are also successful, but the group quickly realizes there’s an odd number of players left.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
Why didn’t the MTA try the even and odd number rule?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024
Bottom line Consider an odd number that the Federal Reserve and many economists track carefully – inflation minus food and energy.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The players would go up in pairs, with one dangling solo due to the odd number.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
This means incorporating elements like an odd number of bar stools and a variety of table types.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Six voters were chosen instead of an odd number of five because Celebrini was tied with Jack Hughes after the initial five-voter survey.
—Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 23 Apr. 2024
Punkin and Jenny go next and are also successful, but the group quickly realizes there’s an odd number of players left.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024
Why didn’t the MTA try the even and odd number rule?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024
Bottom line Consider an odd number that the Federal Reserve and many economists track carefully – inflation minus food and energy.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Odd number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20number. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share