Fortnight

/ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A period of two weeks.

The project deadline is in a fortnight, so we need to work quickly.

A time span equal to fourteen days.

I will be going on vacation for a fortnight starting next Monday.

Traditionally used in British English to refer to the period of time for payments or schedules.

The rent is due every fortnight, so make sure to budget accordingly.

Commonly used in reference to events or schedules occurring every two weeks.

We have a fortnightly meeting to discuss our progress and plans.

The term 'fortnight' is derived from the Old English 'feowertyne niht', which means 'fourteen nights'.

fortnight's end

The conclusion of a two-week period.

every fortnight

Occurring once every two weeks.

in a fortnight

Within the next two weeks.

weekly

Occurring once a week.

biweekly

Occurring once every two weeks or twice a week.

monthly

Occurring once a month.