numeral
noun
a word, letter, symbol, or figure, etc., expressing a number; number.
numerals
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pluralof numeral.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Its chic leather case opened like a compact mirror, revealing a silver face with Roman numerals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
A large digital clock appeared at the start of each episode, with bright numerals showing the current time in 24-hour format, as Bauer raced against the clock to avert disaster.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026
"You might be feeling a familiar vexation at the sight of these two formerly innocuous numerals," Dictionary.com said, addressing parents as it announced the winner this week.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
Needle-sharp in profile, measuring 11 metres long and weighing 15 tonnes, each bore the letters and numerals: "DF-17".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
He used his finger and the remaining paint to write a string of memorized numerals below the symbol: LC57- 1844.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
