Fourscore (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The archer fired fourscore arrows at the enemy lines during the long battle.
- The landowner inherited fourscore acres of fertile land from his late uncle.
- She made fourscore cookies for her granddaughter's birthday celebration.
- Only fourscore fans showed up to the game due to bad weather.
- The company has fourscore full-time workers at its main location.