fortnight

American  

[fawrt-nahyt, -nit] / ˈfɔrtˌnaɪt, -nɪt /

noun

1. the space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks.

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fortnight British  

/ ˈfɔːtˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a period of 14 consecutive days; two weeks

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Etymology

Origin of fortnight

First recorded before 1000; Middle English fourtenight, contraction of Old English fēowertēne niht; fourteen, night

Example Sentences

There had been few reports of significant protest activity over the last fortnight in the face of the crackdown until now.

From Barron's

It's been dull too, for Dyce in Aberdeen where the sun has not made an appearance for the last fortnight making it the longest overcast spell since 1957.

From BBC

Furthermore, data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Friday revealed that net long positioning in gold, at $78 billion just a fortnight ago, was the highest on record.

From MarketWatch

The 80 people escaped on the day they were taken but hid in neighbouring villages for a fortnight "due to fear of being captured again", state police spokesman Mansur Hassan told the BBC.

From BBC

But for now, he just wants to enjoy the moment and take in what he has done over the past fortnight and in his young career so far.

From Barron's