sev ‧ en /ˈsev ə n/ BrE AmE number
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: seofon ]
1 . the number 7:
The women visited cities in seven states.
We close the store at seven (=seven o'clock) .
‘How old’s Sam?’ ‘He’s seven (=seven years old) .’
2 . the seven year itch the idea that after seven years of being married, many people start to want a relationship with someone new – used humorously
⇨ at sixes and sevens at ↑ six (3)