Definition

A person or thing that is associated with the number nine.

Example

The team had a special jersey for their niner, who was the ninth player on the field.

Conversation

Did you see that niner in the game last night?

Yeah, I couldn't believe how well he played!

I know, right? That niner really knows how to score.

Definitely! He might be the best player on the team.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'niner' originates from American English, derived from the numeral 'nine' (from Old English 'nigon', meaning the number 9) with the addition of the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A 'niner' refers to a person or thing associated with the number nine, often used in military or aviation contexts to denote the number 9.

Memory Tip

Think of the number 'nine' and remember that a 'niner' is someone or something related to that number, especially in specific contexts like aviation.

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