Advertisement
Advertisement
fortnight
[ fawrt-nahyt, -nit ]
noun
- the space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks.
fortnight
/ ˈɔːˌԲɪ /
noun
- a period of 14 consecutive days; two weeks
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fortnight1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fortnight1
Example Sentences
Ian Griffiths, from Flintshire, on council tax: Other than having my bin emptied once a fortnight, I don't actually have anything for the money I pay.
A response was received at the weekend - over a fortnight later.
The issue has become politically-charged in Wales, because of the country's relatively high level of benefits claims and after Morgan revealed a fortnight ago that she "personally spoke to number ten" about her concerns.
Sadly, his body was discovered a fortnight later in the shadow of the Brick Community Stadium where he always took his seat in the East Stand.
And, while National Highways admitted a "notable increase" in traffic during the previous closure a fortnight ago compared with the previous three in 2024, it said an end was in sight.
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
- half-month
- two weeks
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse