fourth position

noun

, Ballet.

1. a position in which the feet are at right angles to the direction of the body, the toes pointing out, with one foot forward and the other foot back.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fourth position¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Southampton ended the Championship season in fourth position, beating West Bromwich Albion over two legs before seeing off Leeds in the final.

From BBC

"We were winning 2-0 but today we achieved one very great objective we had during the season - to get Europa League, and to still be a contender with Tottenham trying to get fourth position."

From BBC

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side "should be in fourth position" according to "all the data".

From BBC

Woodpigeons are also doing very well, up from thirteenth place in the survey to fourth position with sightings up tenfold.

From BBC

Next on this list is Las Vegas in fourth position, where you can fly round-trip for an average of $245.

From Seattle Times