twenty-two

noun

twen·​ty-two ˈtwen-tē-ˈtü How to pronounce twenty-two (audio)
ˈtwən-
Synonyms of twenty-twonext
1
: a number that is one more than 21 see Table of Numbers
2
: a .22-caliber firearm
especially : one firing rimfire cartridges
—usually written .22
twenty-two adjective
twenty-two pronoun, plural in construction

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Star was young indeed, twenty-two, putting herself through vet school. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 The official Soviet news agency Tass said the artificial moon, with a diameter of twenty-two inches and a weight of 184 pounds, was circling the earth once every hour and thirty-five minutes. — The Learning Network, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 At twenty-two, Collins went to Washington to work for Bill Cohen, who represented Maine in the House and the Senate. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 Ticket sales for the National Gallery’s forthcoming Renoir exhibition have topped twenty-two thousand, setting a record for the London institution. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twenty-two

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First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of twenty-two was in 1526

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twenty-two

noun
ˌtwent-ē-ˈtü
1
: a firearm cartridge of .22 caliber
2
: a firearm of .22 caliber

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