B1nountravel
US/ˈfɔːrt.naɪt/
UK/ˈfɔːt.naɪt/
a period of two weeks
In context
We are going to Italy for a fortnight in June.
The report is due in a fortnight, so we need to start soon.
She has been away on a business trip for a fortnight.
Words that go with fortnight
noun + preposition
- for a fortnightThey stayed at the beach for a fortnight.
- a fortnight agoI saw him a fortnight ago.
- in a fortnightThe new store opens in a fortnight.
- over the past fortnightSales rose over the past fortnight.
adjective + noun
- every fortnightWe hold a team meeting every fortnight.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will stay there for fortnight.Correct: I will stay there for a fortnight.