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
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Once 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
Kaylee Olivas
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But number two, what has Russia lost? —NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026 And number two, Radio Silence, the guys directing the movie, are wonderful people. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week, his fourth trip in just over three years to the world’s number two economy as Spain seeks to strengthen its political and commercial ties with Beijing. —ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Charmin wants to ensure the Artemis II crew never has issues going number two. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for number two
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NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026 And number two, Radio Silence, the guys directing the movie, are wonderful people. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week, his fourth trip in just over three years to the world’s number two economy as Spain seeks to strengthen its political and commercial ties with Beijing. —ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Charmin wants to ensure the Artemis II crew never has issues going number two. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for number two
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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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