plural fives
1
: the number 5
2
: the fifth in a set or series
the five of clubs
page five
3
: five o'clock
I get off work at five.
The store is open until five.
4
a
US
: a five-dollar bill
The total cost was $3.83 and she gave him a five.
b
British
: a five-pound note : fiver
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“Five.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/five. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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