thirty-second

1 of 2

adjective

1
: being number 32 in a countable series
the thirty-second day
see Table of Numbers
2
: being one of 32 equal parts into which anything is divisible
a thirty-second share of the money

thirty-second

2 of 2

noun

"
plural thirty-seconds
1
: number 32 in a countable series
2
: the quotient of a unit divided by 32 : one of 32 equal parts of anything
one thirty-second of the total
3

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

  1. Expanded definitions
  2. Detailed etymologies
  3. Advanced search tools
  4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Dictionary Entries Near thirty-second

Cite this Entry

“Thirty-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirty-second. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!