Eight

/eɪt/

Meaning & Definition

numeral

The number following seven and preceding nine; the cardinal number equivalent to the product of two and four.

There are eight apples in the basket.

A set or group of eight people or things.

The team consists of eight players.

In a sequence, the eighth position or item.

She finished in eighth place in the race.

The sum of two and six.

Eight is the result of adding two to six.

A term used in various games to denote a score or situation involving eight.

In bowling, he scored an eight on that frame.

From Old English 'eahta', from Proto-Germanic '*ahto', from Proto-Indo-European '*oḱtṓ' (eight).

eight ball

A reference to the game of pool, also signifies a difficult situation.

dressed to the eights

Dressed very well, or to perfection.

on cloud eight

In a state of bliss or happiness.

octagon

A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

octet

A group of eight, especially in music.

octave

An eight-note difference between musical notes.

The term 'eight' in gaming contexts often refers to a set range or limit.

You can only play with an eight card deck.

In some contexts, 'eight' can refer to a group of eight friends or a gang.

We’re meeting up as the eight tonight.