sixteen
/ˈsɪks.tiːn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
The cardinal number occurring after fifteen and before seventeen, represented in Arabic numerals as 16 and in Roman numerals as XVI.
Numeral
Examples
Venters began to count them—one—two—three—four—on up to sixteen.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sixteen” mean?
The cardinal number occurring after fifteen and before seventeen, represented in Arabic numerals as 16 and in Roman numerals as XVI.
Is “sixteen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.