fourteenth

American  

[fawr-teenth, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˈtinθ, ˈfoʊr- /

adjective

1. next after the thirteenth; being the ordinal number for 14.

2. being one of 14 equal parts.

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noun

1. a fourteenth part, especially of one (1/14).

2. the fourteenth member of a series.

fourteenth British  

/ ˈfɔːˈtiːnθ /

adjective

1. 1. coming after the thirteenth in order, position, time etc. Often written: 14th

   2. ( as noun )

      the fourteenth in succession

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noun

1. 1. one of 14 equal or nearly equal parts of something

   2. ( as modifier )

      a fourteenth part

2. the fraction equal to one divided by 14 ( 1/ 14 )

Etymology

Origin of fourteenth

before 900; Middle English fourtenthe, Old English fēowertēotha. See fourteen, -th ²

Example Sentences

The farmer, who is calling for tougher penalties for livestock worrying, said this the the fourteenth or fifteenth such attack at his farm.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Researchers have traced long-standing myths about the rapid spread of the Black Death across Asia to a single source from the fourteenth century.

From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025

A union official confirmed the new proposal as talks remain active with Stellantis, General Motors and Ford Motor in the strike’s fourteenth day.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2023

“He is also survived by his grandchildren Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel and Seraphina. Robertson recently completed his fourteenth film music project with frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

Anastasia was at the counter, checking out Gone With the Wind for the fourteenth time.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry