noun
a value used for counting, measuring, or doing calculations
The answer is the number 12.
Zero is an even number.
Common phrases & grammar
positive number · negative number · even number · odd number
American English
How to pronounce numbering
noun · verbA1Very common word
NUHMberihng
/ˈnəm.bɚ.ɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: number
a value used for counting, measuring, or doing calculations
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
a group of digits used to identify a person, place, object, or account
What's your phone number?
Write your order number here.
Common phrases & grammar
phone number · street number · account number · order number
noun
the total amount of people or things counted together
The number of students is rising.
A large number of people came.
Good to know
Use the number of for a total. Use a number of for several people or things.
Common phrases & grammar
a large number of · a small number of · the total number of · an increasing number of
the number of + plural noun + is/was
a number of + plural noun + are/were
nounless common
a song, dance, or other performance in a show
The band played a lively number.
Her dance number was the best part of the show.
Common phrases & grammar
musical number · dance number · opening number
Useful expressions
several people or things
A number of employees work from home.
the total amount of people or things
The number of visitors is growing.
first in a list or ranking; the most important
Her new song is number one this week.