Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sevens
numerical
/ˈsɛv.ənz/
Definition
Sevens refers to the number seven or a group or set of seven items.
Examples
- There are seven continents in the world.
- In rugby, sevens is a fast-paced version of the game played with seven players on each team.
- The baker made a batch of sevens cookies for the party.
Meaning
In various contexts, sevens can denote the quantity of seven, often representing completion or perfection, as seen in cultural references such as ‘seven wonders’ or ‘lucky number seven.’
Synonyms
- seven
- heptad
- septet
