eighteen

noun

eigh·​teen (ˈ)ā(t)-ˈtēn How to pronounce eighteen (audio)
: a number that is one more than seventeen see Table of Numbers
eighteen adjective
eighteen pronoun, plural in construction
eighteenth adjective or noun

Examples of eighteen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The second day found six out of the eighteen that will eventually be chosen, including alternates. Philip Elliott, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English eightetene, adjective, from Old English eahtatīene, from eahta + -tīene; akin to Old English tīen ten

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eighteen was before the 12th century

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“Eighteen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eighteen. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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eighteen

noun
eigh·​teen (ˌ)ā(t)-ˈtēn How to pronounce eighteen (audio)
: a number that is one more than seventeen see number
eighteen adjective or pronoun
eighteenth adjective or noun

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