Definitions

fifth

[fifth, fith] / fɪfθ, fɪθ /

ADJECTIVE

having five of something

Synonyms

WEAK

quinary quinquennial quintan

Example Sentences

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“Like previous technological transformations, AI will reduce opportunities for some jobs and create more opportunities for new ones,” said Bill Adams, chief economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

It is well positioned to grab market share from Saks, which is closing 30% of its Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The survey “shows that the economy continues to expand in the second quarter, albeit with winners and losers,” writes Fifth Third Commercial Bank Chief U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Even though the Fifth Amendment ultimately kicked in and did its job, the government ruined lives in the process.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

After all, she’d raised a bunch of Imperial gold equipment from Glacier Bay and distributed it to the Fifth Cohort.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan