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sixteen Definition

six·teen (siks′tēn′)

adjective

totaling six more than ten

Etymology: ME sixtene < OE syxtene: see six & -teen

noun

the cardinal number between fifteen and seventeen; 16; XVI

sixteen Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • sweet: Began as a mobile DJ playing high school dances, sweet sixteens, then eventually my own parties.

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