sixteen

[sɪksˈtiːn]

sixteen Definition

the number equivalent to the product of four and four; one more than fifteen, or eight less than twenty-four.

Using sixteen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sixteen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She turned sixteen last week.

  • Example

    The party starts at sixteen o'clock.

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Summary: sixteen in Brief

'Sixteen' [sɪksˈtiːn] is a noun that refers to the number equivalent to the product of four and four. It is commonly used to denote age, as in 'She turned sixteen last week,' or time, as in 'The party starts at sixteen o'clock.'