fortnight

[ fawrt-nahyt, -nit ]

noun

1. the space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks.

fortnight

/ ˈfɔːtˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a period of 14 consecutive days; two weeks

Word History and Origins

Origin of fortnight¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English fourtenight, contraction of Old English fēowertēne niht; fourteen, night

Word History and Origins

Origin of fortnight¹

Old English fēowertīene niht fourteen nights

Example Sentences

A fortnight after the worst floods to hit a single European country this century, Paiporta is still full of firefighters, police officers as well as the Red Cross and an army of daily volunteers.

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The trusts come together every fortnight as part of a group, known as the resettlement oversight group, to discuss placements.

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But in the past fortnight, the campaign has moved into new areas, or rather, very old ground.

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So for several of Europe’s leading figures there is plenty of consequential action ahead in the coming fortnight in the Middle East.

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Transport bosses have apologised to passengers for a "terrible" smell which has been plaguing Leeds City Bus Station for nearly a fortnight.

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Related Words

• half-month
• two weeks