plural eighths
ˈāt(th)s 
ˈāths
1
: one that is number eight in a series
the eighth of the month
see Table of Numbers
2
: one of eight equal parts of something
one eighth of a pie
an eighth of a pound
3
4
: octave
He contrasted himself with Elton John, who complained that his chubby hands could only reach an eighth, which was a hindrance to his piano technique (though clearly he overcame the problem).—
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eighth
adjective or adverb
the eighth person in line
the country's eighth largest city
Examples of eighth in a Sentence
one eighth of the pie
An eighth of a pound is two ounces.
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The Rays scored a run in their half of the sixth — and then came the explosive eighth.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
In the eighth, José Fermin walked Brett Baty and then gave up a double to Alvarez.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
In the Washington eighth, Abrams scored on Lowe’s groundout and Wood crossed the plate to make it 11-9 when Bell hit into a fielder’s choice.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
Each voucher can be redeemed at Lyfe Dispensary in Rockford, Ill. for either an eighth of flower or an edible chosen by the dispensary.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
In the eighth, José Fermin walked Brett Baty and then gave up a double to Alvarez.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
In the Washington eighth, Abrams scored on Lowe’s groundout and Wood crossed the plate to make it 11-9 when Bell hit into a fielder’s choice.
—Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
Each voucher can be redeemed at Lyfe Dispensary in Rockford, Ill. for either an eighth of flower or an edible chosen by the dispensary.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eighth
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“Eighth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eighth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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