Fourteen

/fɔːrˈtiːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The digit or numeral representing the number fourteen.

In the race, the runner finished in fourteenth place.

The group or set of fourteen items or people.

A fourteen was drawn from the deck of cards.

adjective

The number equivalent to the sum of ten and four; two less than sixteen.

She is fourteen years old and enjoys reading.

Referring to the 14th in a sequence.

The fourteen contestants will perform for the judges tonight.

From Old English 'feowertiene', from 'feower' (four) + 'tiene' (ten).

fourteen days

Refers to a two-week period.

fourteen points

A reference often used in scoring systems, particularly sports.

fourteen karat

A measure of gold purity.

fourteenfold

Multiplied by fourteen.

fourteen-year-old

A person who is fourteen years old.

Fourteen is often used in youth culture to refer to being young or carefree.

I remember my fourteen days of summer!

Sometimes referenced in gaming or sports contexts to denote a specific achievement.

I hit level fourteen in the game last night.