noun

niner

NEYE-nuh

Niner (noun) means the digit 9, spoken this way in radio and aviation communication to avoid confusion with other numbers. Example: “The pilot read back the frequency as "one-two-niner.”

noun

The digit 9, spoken this way in radio and aviation communication to avoid confusion with other numbers.

"The pilot read back the frequency as "one-two-niner.""

How to use niner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow pilots, soldiers, and radio operators say the number 9 to keep it perfectly clear.

Word forms

niners plural

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Etymology

Formed from nine + -er, adopted in radio-telephony because "nine" can sound like other words over crackly audio.

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for niner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “niner” mean?

The word “niner” means the digit 9, spoken this way in radio and aviation communication to avoid confusion with other numbers. In plain terms, how pilots, soldiers, and radio operators say the number 9 to keep it perfectly clear.

How do you pronounce “niner”?

“Niner” is pronounced NEYE-nuh (/ˈnaɪnə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “niner” in a sentence?

Here is “niner” used in a sentence: “The pilot read back the frequency as "one-two-niner.".”

What part of speech is “niner”?

“Niner” is a noun.

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