nine
noun
a cardinal number, eight plus one.
nines
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pluralof nine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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City signed him from Dortmund at 21 and he has developed into one of the world's most feared number nines.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
"How many nines of reliability do you need to scale?"
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Arnold spoke to Haaland after the final whistle and revealed: "I just said to him: 'You're one of the best number nines I've ever seen.' He's so strong, so quick and he's just lethal."
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
He recalls the crowd in particular: “Everyone was dressed to the nines … it was an atmosphere I had never experienced before,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Beatriz, dressed to the nines in a red checkered skirt and white sweater, diva-strolls into the cafeteria, taking a seat at the center table, which everybody knows is reserved for her.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
