adj Uncommon

thirteenth

thur-TEENTH

Thirteenth (adj) means coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen. Example: “Today is his thirteenth birthday.”

adj

Coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen.

"Today is his thirteenth birthday."

noun

One of thirteen equal parts of something.

"Each share is worth one thirteenth of the total."

How to use thirteenth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe one after twelfth — describing position in order, or one of thirteen equal parts.

Word forms

thirteenths plural

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Etymology

From thirteen plus the ordinal suffix -th.

Rhymes for thirteenth

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Frequently asked questions

What does “thirteenth” mean?

The word “thirteenth” means coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen. In plain terms, the one after twelfth — describing position in order, or one of thirteen equal parts.

How do you pronounce “thirteenth”?

“Thirteenth” is pronounced thur-TEENTH (/ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “thirteenth” in a sentence?

Here is “thirteenth” used in a sentence: “Today is his thirteenth birthday.”

What part of speech is “thirteenth”?

Depending on how it is used, “thirteenth” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “thirteenth” a common word?

“Thirteenth” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “thirteenth” have?

“Thirteenth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coming after the twelfth and before the fourteenth; ordinal form of thirteen.