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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Reform's policy proposal comes a fortnight after the United Nations General Assembly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

With numerous players already dropping out of their country's international commitments over the next fortnight, does the break provide some much-needed relief or a break in momentum?

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

For a typical mortgage, that means a five-year fixed deal is now £651 more expensive than a fortnight ago, Moneyfacts said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

A rise in petrol prices of 6% in less than a fortnight not only hurts pockets but also risks hitting consumer confidence.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Perhaps I looked a little surprised, for she went on: 'You will recall, Mr Stevens, we discussed this a fortnight ago.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro