number two
noun
plural number twos
informal
: solid waste from the body : feces
—used euphemistically
So, why is the brand new pool off limits on such a busy day? Mia Venesky, 9, volunteered to explain the delicate dilemma. She said, "The pool is closed because someone went number two in the pool."—
Suzanne Goldklang
Suzanne GoldklangOnce a dog who has parvovirus goes number two on the ground, the disease stays there for about six years, according to Dr. Payne.—Kaylee Olivas
compare number one sense 2
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How The Dallas Cowboys Plan To Use George Pickens
Pickens is expected to be slotted as the Cowboys number two receiver opposite All-Pro wide out CeeDee Lamb.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Listen to this article 3 min The two-way superstar Travis Hunter is the number two pick in the NFL Draft.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The only question now is who may be next to fly — and if any of those above still in Virgin Galactic's reservation line may clinch that number two spot.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
All three family members liked basket number two and hoped one of their names would be pulled.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Listen to this article 3 min The two-way superstar Travis Hunter is the number two pick in the NFL Draft.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The only question now is who may be next to fly — and if any of those above still in Virgin Galactic's reservation line may clinch that number two spot.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
All three family members liked basket number two and hoped one of their names would be pulled.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for number two
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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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