fifty-nine

[ fif-tee-nahyn ]

/ ˈfɪf tiˈnaɪn /

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noun

a cardinal number, 50 plus 9.

a symbol for this number, as 59 or LIX.

a set of this many persons or things.

adjective

amounting to 59 in number.

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Words nearby fifty-nine

fifty-first, fifty-five, fifty-four, Fifty-four-forty or Fight, fifty-fourth, fifty-nine, fifty-ninth, fifty-one, fiftypenny, fifty-second, fifty-seven

How to use fifty-nine in a sentence

Fifty-nine former diplomats from both parties signed a letter urging Bush not to name Bolton.
Kelly Ayotte, Torture Queen|Michael Tomasky|November 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Fifty-nine percent say the U.S. should stay out of a war between Israel and Iran.
Why Obama Has Gone on Political Offensive Against Romney Over Iran|Peter Beinart|September 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Some fifty-nine more were shot, making the incident the largest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Colorado Shooting: Police Cautious Entering Suspect's Apartment|The Daily Beast|July 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Shortly after this event the Datto, at the age of fifty-nine years, ended his adventurous career in this world, regretted by all.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman

In 1800 he was relieved by St Vincent, and retired from active duty after fifty-nine years' service.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
Another warm discussion followed, but the bill was carried by a majority of one hundred and twenty-five against fifty-nine.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Besides, you are fifty-nine years old, and your head is bald, resembling a bare knee in the middle of a gray wig.
The Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete|Honore de Balzac
He was alone against the crew—and, for all he knew, against all fifty-nine of them.
The Judas Valley|Gerald Vance