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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A fortnight ago he took reporters, myself included, to a community centre in Reading to do just this – but ended up facing endless questions about Venezuela and Greenland.

From BBC

Hanging Out with Ant & Dec is set to release its first episode on Thursday 22 January, with further episodes every fortnight and bonus episodes every Monday.

From BBC

Wider concerns remain over player welfare and, with the Australian Open having a history of issues with heat and late-night finishes, those issues could come to the fore again over the next fortnight.

From BBC

The awards are a major milestone of the film awards season, taking place less than a fortnight before the Academy Award nominations on 22 January.

From BBC

Lens have held top spot since November 30 and will stay there for at least another fortnight as next weekend is given over to the French Cup.

From Barron's