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
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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
Speaking of baby number two, Tina gave birth to a second little boy, Christopher's baby brother Theo —from the final embryo from her frozen eggs.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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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
Speaking of baby number two, Tina gave birth to a second little boy, Christopher's baby brother Theo —from the final embryo from her frozen eggs.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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