thirty-nine

[ thur-tee-nahyn ]

noun

1. a cardinal number, 30 plus 9.
2. a symbol for this number, as 39 or XXXIX.
3. a set of this many persons or things.

adjective

1. amounting to 39 in number.

Example Sentences

These prizes were fifty-five people who had been divided into thirty-nine groups or lots.

From Literature

The next year, I counted thirty-nine of them.

From Literature

“One hundred thirty-nine days have passed since my wife has been able to speak to me, to our family and our friends,” Cherelle Griner said during the rally, stopping to compose herself several times.

From Seattle Times

Two hundred and thirty-nine candidates are standing, of whom 90 will be elected.

From BBC

“Took ’em thirty-nine years to convict that hateful man who killed those little girls.

From Literature