nine

/nˈa‍ɪn/

/ˈnaɪn/

nine

the number 9; the number of months in a normal pregnancy

nine

denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten

synonyms : ix

Nine

one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face

synonyms : nine-spot

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

synonyms : ball club

Examples

1. The baseball team has nine players on the field at a time.

2. A wonder lasts but nine days.

3. The digital clock says five minutes past nine at night.

4. Still on cloud nine weeks after winning the championship.