eighty-five
[ey-tee-fahyv]
- a cardinal number, 80 plus 5.
- a symbol for this number, as 85 or LXXXV.
- a set of this many persons or things.
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- amounting to 85 in number.
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Examples from the Web for eighty-five
Contemporary Examples
Eighty-five percent of undocumented immigrants identified through Secure Communities last year were not deported.
For just eighty-five quid, you too can celebrate Valentine's Day like Prince Charles.
Eighty-five percent of the food markets in Beijing are vegetables, which are delicious and good for you.
Five World-Famous Chefs Give Their Take on the Asian-Food Craze in AmericaMarlow Stern
April 29, 2012
Eighty-five freshmen Republicans have joined his ranks, composing a Tea Party-fueled caucus that may prove difficult to manage.
Historical Examples
"Eighty-five," said the clerk; and the drummer and the Negro disappeared.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
Your uncle's savings amounted to eighty-five thousand francs.
The Fat and the ThinEmile Zola
"Eighty-five," answered the mate quickly, and nudged the engineer with his elbow.
End of the TetherJoseph Conrad
He must be eighty-five to-day, but he does not look a bit older than when I first came here.
Amy FosterJoseph Conrad
There was a two dollar bill, two ones, and eighty-five cents in change.
Rival Pitchers of OakdaleMorgan Scott