sevenfold

American  

[sev-uhn-fohld] / ˈsɛv ənˌfoʊld /

adjective

1. comprising seven parts or members.

2. seven times as great or as much.

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adverb

1. until seven times as many or as great.

   multiplied sevenfold.

sevenfold British  

/ ˈsɛvənˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. equal to or having seven times as many or as much

2. composed of seven parts

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adverb

1. by or up to seven times as many or as much

Etymology

Origin of sevenfold

before 1000; Middle English; Old English seofonfeald. See seven, -fold

Example Sentences

The number of players throwing at least 95 mph at the Perfect Game national showcase increased sevenfold from 2014 to 2024, according to a report from Major League Baseball.

From Los Angeles Times

Hyperscalers issued over $120 billion in high-grade bonds last year, a sevenfold increase from the previous year, to fund AI infrastructure.

From Barron's

The company says gift sales of its sleep system during this year’s holiday period are up sevenfold so far from the same time last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

It means the price of the cheapest ticket for Fifa's showpiece event has increased almost sevenfold compared with the 2022 World Cup.

From BBC

Annual profit has grown sevenfold since Wilson was last on the board in 2015, and there are now more than twice as many stores.

From The Wall Street Journal