16 (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The age of sixteen is considered a milestone in many cultures.
- She turned sixteen yesterday and received a new car as a gift.
- The sixteenth century was a time of great artistic and cultural change.
- The company has sixteen employees, all of whom are highly skilled professionals.
- The new highway has sixteen lanes, making it one of the widest in the country.