fifty-six

[ fif-tee-siks ]

noun

1. a cardinal number, 50 plus 6.
2. a symbol for this number, as 56 or LVI.
3. a set of this many persons or things.

adjective

1. amounting to 56 in number.

Example Sentences

“He came out of nowhere and crashed into me. And I was at fifty-six minutes of Hula-Hooping.”

From Literature

If he had only wounded Lincoln, then the president, even at fifty-six years old, would have been a worthy opponent.

From Literature

One hundred fifty-six years ago Wednesday, a theater full of people laughed the most consequential laugh in American history.

From Washington Post

White first recruited a former New Mexico sheriff, who, at fifty-six, became the oldest member of the team.

From Literature

They had one dollar and fifty-six cents left now.

From Literature