thirty-one
Americannoun
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a cardinal number, 30 plus 1.
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a symbol for this number, as 31 or XXXI.
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a set of this many persons or things.
adjective
Example Sentences
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Thirty-one more regions are under an orange alert.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Thirty-one states are currently considering banning surveillance pricing, with bills in New Jersey, New York and Colorado gaining significant traction in their legislatures.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Thirty-one players have been used in 21 matches since the white-ball team was added to Conrad's responsibilities last May.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Thirty-one years later, Mr. Threadgill remains fascinated by the promise of such combinations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
Thirty-one teams to watch and then they take us into the chutes and the dogs know it is our time.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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