Eighth

/eɪθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

one of eight equal parts of a whole.

Each team member received an eighth of the total prize.

the eighth element in a series.

The eighth of the month is marked on the calendar.

adjective

constituting number eight in a sequence; being the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number eight.

She finished in eighth place in the marathon.

denoting a portion of something divided into eight equal parts.

He ate an eighth of the pizza.

Middle English 'eihth', from Old English 'eahta'.

eighth of an inch:

A measurement equivalent to one-eighth of an inch.

eighth-grade:

Relating to the eighth year of schooling.

eighth note:

A musical note that is half the duration of a quarter note.

An eighth of an ounce, often used in reference to marijuana.

I bought an eighth to relax this weekend.

Referring to a specific fraction in a casual context.

Just give me an eighth of the total.