Sixteen

usgb/ˌsɪksˈtiːn/
noun

The number that is after fifteen and before seventeen.

My sister is sixteen years old.
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Age Milestone

Sixteen is often celebrated as a significant age milestone in many cultures, marking greater independence.

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In the US, turning sixteen allows you to get a driver's license.
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Numerical Sequence

Sixteen is part of numerical sequences; understanding its order helps with math and telling time.

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Counting by twos: fourteen, sixteen, eighteen.
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Sweet Sixteen

'Sweet Sixteen' is a cultural reference to a special birthday in some countries.

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Her parents threw her a 'Sweet Sixteen' party.
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