twenty-five

[ twen-tee-fahyv, twuhn- ]

noun

1. a cardinal number, 20 plus 5.
2. a symbol for this number, as 25 or XXV.
3. a set of this many persons or things.

adjective

1. amounting to 25 in number.

Example Sentences

He is the author of over forty books and his writings have been translated into twenty-five languages.

From Salon

One hundred and twenty-five of those infected were also hospitalized, though none died as a result of the infection, according to the report.

From Salon

Judging by his glare, I won’t leave the house until I’m twenty-five.

From Literature

Paris reluctantly handed Rio a five-pound note and said, “That makes twenty-five you owe me now.”

From Literature

The Germans advanced to within twenty-five miles of Paris but found themselves physically exhausted and far ahead of their supply lines.

From Literature