ornamentalnumber
nounUK /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntəl ˈnʌmbə/
US /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntəl ˈnʌmbər/
A pretty number used just for decoration.
The old house had an ornamental number on its gate.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A decorative figure or digit used in art or design.
The poster featured an ornamental number in gold ink.
3. A showy musical or dance piece performed for display.
The finale was an ornamental number with bright costumes.
4. A number added only to make something look nicer, not to count anything.
The page's ornamental number was purely for style.