number one

number one
,number `one1 noun singular
1. ) the person or thing that is first in order or importance:
The team is number one in the regional game.
2. ) in popular music, the record that has sold the most copies in a particular week
3. ) MAINLY SPOKEN used for talking about yourself:
look out for number one (=protect your own needs and interests): You've got to look out for number one no-one else will.
4. ) URINE. This word is used by children or when talking to children.
─ compare NUMBER TWO
number one
,number `one 2 adjective
first in order or importance:
the world's number one speed skater
our number one problem

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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