round number

noun

: a number that is easily multiplied, divided, etc., and especially a number that ends in zero

Examples of round number in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ten is a nice, round number, and the Cubs spent much of the 2026 season reminding everyone of the 2016 championship, building a ceremonial archway at Gallagher Way and inviting back players and staff from that team. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

In June 1999, the Fed began hiking rates as 10-year Treasurys surged to a key round number (6%) and a tech-capex boom raged, having cut rates three times late the prior year in response to a deflationary growth scare. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

When asked about the possibility of reaching triple digits, Adames downplayed the significance of the big, round number. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2026

TechInsights puts $1,299 as the more likely round number, which means Apple takes a small margin hit to stay competitive. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Rhymes for round number

• encumber
• outnumber
• renumber
• cumber
• lumber
• slumber
• umber