fortnight

[fawrt-nahyt, -nit] / ˈfɔrtˌnaɪt, -nɪt /

NOUN

fourteen nights and days; two weeks

Synonyms

STRONGEST

half-month two weeks

Antonyms

WEAK

eternity

Example Sentences

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Since the 1992 Games, the Winter Paralympics have always been held in March, usually starting just shy of a fortnight after the conclusion of the Winter Olympics.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Following a fortnight off, Scotland's top flight returns with gameweek 30 of a season as unpredictable as it is enthralling.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Australian airline Qantas said in a statement that it is also increasing fares which "will vary from route to route" after jet fuel costs rose up to 150 per cent over the past fortnight.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

A little over a fortnight ago, in the 42-21 loss to Ireland, he fielded Henry Pollock, alongside Curry and Earl in a trio that instead prioritised speed and breakdown work.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Her captain had tried to sail a fortnight past, but Lord Balon would not permit it.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin