38

American

[thur-tee-eyt] / ˈθɜr tiˈeɪt /

Also thirty-eight

noun

plural

38s, 38's

a pistol or revolver using a cartridge approximately .38 inch in diameter.
the cartridge itself.

Example Sentences

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In the study, six patients between 9 months and 38 years old received continuous sildenafil treatment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

By comparison, around 5,000 Western tourists visited North Korea each year from 2009, with US citizens accounting for 20 percent of those, according to the 38 North programme at the Washington-based Stimson Center.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The company guided for fiscal 2026 net sales to be down 1% to up 1%, and for fiscal-year earnings of 28 cents to 38 cents a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Poland's all-time top scorer, who appeared at the 2018 and 2022 editions, turns 38 in August.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Everyone knew, however, that Chicago was still 38 votes shy of the simple majority needed to win the fair.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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