Definition of thirty–eight
1 : a number that is one more than 37 — see number table
2 : a .38 caliber handgun —usually written .38
thirty–eight
adjectivethirty–eight
pronoun, plural in constructionExplore M-W
First Known Use of thirty–eight
circa 1541
Learn More about thirty–eight
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up thirty–eight? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!