Definitions

fifth

[fifth, fith] / fɪfθ, fɪθ /

ADJECTIVE

having five of something

Synonyms

WEAK

quinary quinquennial quintan

Example Sentences

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After all, Jean Smart is favored to win a fifth comedy Emmy for “Hacks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Almost one million people in Lebanon - a fifth of the population - remain displaced from their homes and that 1.4 million need humanitarian aid, according to the UN.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At the same time, U.S. factory activity climbed in May for the fifth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Crude jumped one percent Wednesday amid dimming prospects of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of world oil passes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He pressed the button for the fifth floor, and the elevator began to climb.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti