Meaning of the word seventeen in English

What does seventeen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

seventeen

US /ˌsev.ənˈtiːn/
UK /ˌsev.ənˈtiːn/
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Number

the number equivalent to the sum of ten and seven; one more than sixteen, or three less than twenty; 17

Example:
She is seventeen years old.
There are seventeen books on the shelf.