Definitions

fifth

[fifth, fith] / fɪfθ, fɪθ /

ADJECTIVE

having five of something

Synonyms

WEAK

quinary quinquennial quintan

Example Sentences

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The final score was harsh on Italy, who remain fifth in the table.

From Barron's

A first win of 2026 sent Lille back into fifth place, three points behind Marseille and eight behind form side Lyon in the third and final direct Champions Leage qualifying spot.

From Barron's

And in fifth place was horror flick "Send Help" from 20th Century, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as a woman and her boss trying to survive on a deserted island after a plane crash.

From Barron's

Around a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile the NBA's Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons romped to a fifth straight win and the San Antonio Spurs kept the pressure on West leaders Oklahoma City Thunder with an eighth straight triumph.

From Barron's