fifty-three

American  

[fif-tee-three] / ˈfɪf tiˈθri /

noun

1. a cardinal number, 50 plus 3.

2. a symbol for this number, as 53 or LIII.

3. a set of this many persons or things.

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adjective

1. amounting to 53 in number.

Example Sentences

“One hundred fifty-three, the tag is inside,” they called out in relief.

From New York Times

He didn’t mention that he’d already made it to level fifty-three.

From Literature

The staff had been handling the first fifty-three patients for the better part of two years, with astonishing results.

From Literature

“He was diagnosed with cancer a couple years after we first met. He died on October 30, 2001; he was only fifty-three years old.”

From Literature

“Channel fifty-three,” I tell him helpfully, already knowing what he’s looking for.

From Literature