eight meaning and definition

EIGHT noun

Definition of eight (noun)

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
   • synonyms: 8, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octet, octonary, ogdoad, VIII
2. a group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life
   • synonyms: Ashcan School
3. one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face
   • synonyms: eight-spot

EIGHT adjective

Definition of eight (adjective)

1. being one more than seven
   • synonyms: 8, viii