Synonyms

78

American

[sev-uhn-tee-eyt] / ˈsɛv ən tiˈeɪt /

noun

plural

78s, 78's

an early type of shellac-based phonograph record that played at 78 revolutions per minute.

Etymology

Origin of 78

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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“We were reassured that if you get the place open, everything will be fine,” said Katzie Guy Hamilton, a designer who has since filed a claim that she is owed $78,000.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tottenham last played outside the English top flight in the 1977/78 season and Tudor's first hame in charge ended in a 4-1 derby defeat to north London rivals and league leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

From Barron's

The company added in the news release that second-half sales would land between €78 billion and €80 billion.

From Barron's

But having a team like that doesn’t pay for itself and that’s where De León’s more than 78,000 YouTube subscribers come into play.

From Los Angeles Times

Ross-Ho takes visibility even further with her inflatable soccer ball Earth, which weighs 78 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times

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