Fifty

/ˈfɪfti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The numerical value of fifty.

Fifty is a round number often used in calculations.

A group or set of fifty items.

We ordered a fifty for the event.

adjective

The number equivalent to 5 times 10; one less than fifty-one.

She turned fifty years old last week.

Used to denote a quantity of fifty units or items.

The recipe calls for fifty grams of sugar.

Middle English fiftī, from Old English fiftīe, from five + -ty (group of ten).

Fifty-fifty:

In equal parts; sharing equally.

Fifty shades:

Referring to a variety or extensive range of options or varieties.

Fifty grand:

Slang for fifty thousand dollars.

Fifty cents.

I need a fifty for the vending machine.

Fifty grand (fifty thousand dollars).

They paid fifty for the car.