noun

eights

Eights (noun) means the plural of eight; also used loosely for a group or set of eight things, such as a rowing crew of eight. Example: “The college eights raced down the river on Saturday.”

noun

The plural of eight; also used loosely for a group or set of eight things, such as a rowing crew of eight.

"The college eights raced down the river on Saturday."

"He dealt out two eights from the deck."

How to use eights

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore than one "eight" — whether that's the number, a set of eight items, or (in rowing) an eight-person boat and crew.

Common pairings

rowing eights a pair of eights

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Rhymes for eights

heights

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Frequently asked questions

What does “eights” mean?

The word “eights” means the plural of eight; also used loosely for a group or set of eight things, such as a rowing crew of eight. In plain terms, more than one "eight" — whether that's the number, a set of eight items, or (in rowing) an eight-person boat and crew.

How do you use “eights” in a sentence?

Here is “eights” used in a sentence: “The college eights raced down the river on Saturday.”

What part of speech is “eights”?

“Eights” is a noun.

What is the meaning of eights?

"eights" (noun) means the plural of eight; also used loosely for a group or set of eight things, such as a rowing crew of eight.