English · Numbers & Time
seven
/ˈsɛvən/
[/ˈsɛvən/]
the number 7
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 7.
Example
There are seven days in a week and twelve months in a year.
There are seven days in a week and twelve months in a year.
Etymology
From Old English "seofon," related to Latin "septem."
How & Where It’s Used
Often considered a lucky number in many Western cultures.