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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The 80 people escaped on the day they were taken but hid in neighbouring villages for a fortnight "due to fear of being captured again", state police spokesman Mansur Hassan told the BBC.

From BBC

But for now, he just wants to enjoy the moment and take in what he has done over the past fortnight and in his young career so far.

From Barron's

A lot of emphasis had been placed on Djokovic's good fortune over the fortnight, but his luck ran out in the third game of the second set when a remarkable net cord helped Alcaraz break.

From BBC

At the beginning of the season-opening Grand Slam, Djokovic insisted he did not feel this fortnight was "make or break" for his ambition of hitting the magic number of 25.

From BBC

But the 26-year-old from Kazakhstan has reminded everyone about her capabilities throughout this fortnight.

From BBC