Number one

adjective

Being the best or most important.

My family is my number one priority.
Visual representation of "number one" - being the best or most important

Often appears as...

  • number one priority
  • number one choice
noun

The first position or rank in a list or competition.

Our team is number one in the league.
Visual representation of "number one" - the first position or rank in a list or competition

Often appears as...

  • number one in ranking
  • made it to number one
adjective

The first or main element in a series.

We're discussing point number one in our meeting.
Visual representation of "number one" - the first or main element in a series

Often appears as...

  • number one point
  • number one item
adjective

Used to describe a favorite or most preferred choice.

Chocolate is my number one dessert.
Visual representation of "number one" - used to describe a favorite or most preferred choice

Often appears as...

  • number one choice
  • number one pick
noun

Slang for going to the bathroom to urinate.

Excuse me, I have to go do a number one.
Visual representation of "number one" - slang for going to the bathroom to urinate

Often appears as...

  • do a number one
  • need to do a number one

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Being the best or most important.

My family is my number one priority.
Visual representation of "number one" - being the best or most important

Often appears as...

  • number one priority
  • number one choice
noun

The first position or rank in a list or competition.

Our team is number one in the league.
Visual representation of "number one" - the first position or rank in a list or competition

Often appears as...

  • number one in ranking
  • made it to number one
adjective

The first or main element in a series.

We're discussing point number one in our meeting.
Visual representation of "number one" - the first or main element in a series

Often appears as...

  • number one point
  • number one item
adjective

Used to describe a favorite or most preferred choice.

Chocolate is my number one dessert.
Visual representation of "number one" - used to describe a favorite or most preferred choice

Often appears as...

  • number one choice
  • number one pick
noun

Slang for going to the bathroom to urinate.

Excuse me, I have to go do a number one.
Visual representation of "number one" - slang for going to the bathroom to urinate

Often appears as...

  • do a number one
  • need to do a number one

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "number one"
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Expressing Value

Use 'number one' to show what you value most, like a goal or person.

Illustration for Expressing Value
Her education is her number one focus right now.
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Emotional Emphasis

Add emotional strength to your statement when something really matters to you.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
Becoming a doctor is my number one dream.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

Using 'number one' too often can weaken its impact or seem insincere.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
I can't have five number one priorities; I need to choose one.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Value

Use 'number one' to show what you value most, like a goal or person.

Illustration for Expressing Value
Her education is her number one focus right now.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Emphasis

Add emotional strength to your statement when something really matters to you.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
Becoming a doctor is my number one dream.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

Using 'number one' too often can weaken its impact or seem insincere.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
I can't have five number one priorities; I need to choose one.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Value

Use 'number one' to show what you value most, like a goal or person.

Illustration for Expressing Value
Her education is her number one focus right now.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Emphasis

Add emotional strength to your statement when something really matters to you.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
Becoming a doctor is my number one dream.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Overuse

Using 'number one' too often can weaken its impact or seem insincere.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
I can't have five number one priorities; I need to choose one.
Visual representation of the word "Number one"

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