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

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

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Both world number one Jannik Sinner and number two Iga Swiatek have been dogged by complicated accusations regarding doping—accusations which are still playing out in some upcoming hearings. —

Corey Seymour, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025 The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 The Six Legged Race Game number two was one of the most nail biting games of the season and involved the players forming groups of five. —

Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Has the number two been popping up frequently in your life, from seeing 2:22 on a clock to noticing repeating twos on invoices? —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for number two