A period of two weeks; fourteen days
Fortnight
Example Sentences
"I'll be back in a fortnight."
"We go on holiday a fortnight from now."
Etymology & History
See earlier entry. British two weeks. Americans don't use. Major British time terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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