even number

noun

: a whole number that is able to be divided by two into two equal whole numbers

The numbers 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are even numbers.

Examples of even number in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kimmel’s joke was met with an almost even number of laughs and groans, but little did anyone know that two days later at the actual WHCD there would be a shooting that derailed the entire night. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026

The marathon, however, remains a staple of world-class running and the 2-hour barrier — a nice, even number at a distance that has been around since ancient times — has been in the sights of the world's greatest runners (and shoe companies) for about the last 20 years. —ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026

Watering is permitted for addresses ending with an even number on Sundays and Thursdays, and for addresses ending with odd numbers on Wednesdays and Saturdays. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026

Tournament rules dictate that play is suspended at an even number of games, or upon completion of a tiebreak. —James Hansen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for even number

• cumber
• lumber
• slumber
• umber
• encumber
• outnumber
• renumber