odd number

noun

: a whole number that is not able to be divided by two into two equal whole numbers
The numbers 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers.

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The players would go up in pairs, with one dangling solo due to the odd number. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025 This means incorporating elements like an odd number of bar stools and a variety of table types. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Six voters were chosen instead of an odd number of five because Celebrini was tied with Jack Hughes after the initial five-voter survey. Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 23 Apr. 2024 Punkin and Jenny go next and are also successful, but the group quickly realizes there’s an odd number of players left. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024 Why didn’t the MTA try the even and odd number rule? Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024 Bottom line Consider an odd number that the Federal Reserve and many economists track carefully – inflation minus food and energy. Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 10 Apr. 2024 At the challenge, the castaways drew rocks to split into two teams, with Tiffany having to sit out because of an odd number of players. Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024

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“Odd number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odd%20number. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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