Meaning & Definition of word "Thirteen"
Thirteen
/ˈθɜrˌtin/
numeral:
- 1. The cardinal number following twelve and preceding fourteen; the number representing the quantity of 13.
- Example: I will be turning thirteen years old next month.
- 2. Used to denote the 13th in a series.
- Example: This is the thirteen chapter of the book.
- 3. The age that some teenagers consider the beginning of their teen years.
- Example: At thirteen, she is excited about starting high school.
- 4. An indication of an unlucky or superstitious number in some cultures.
- Example: Many people avoid the number thirteen when choosing a floor in a building.
Etymology
●From Old English 'þreotene', which comes from Germanic roots.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thirteen days:
A period of time often used in phrases denoting a short time span.
baker's dozen:
An informal term referring to a group of thirteen items.
Related Words
dozen:
A group or set of twelve items.
fourteen:
The number that follows thirteen.