fifteen

noun

fif·​teen ˌfif-ˈtēn How to pronounce fifteen (audio)
ˈfif-ˌtēn
1
: a number that is one more than fourteen see Table of Numbers
2
: the first point scored by a side in a game of tennis

called also five

fifteen adjective
fifteen pronoun, plural in construction
fifteenth
ˌfif-ˈtēn(t)th How to pronounce fifteen (audio)
ˈfif-ˌtēn(t)th
adjective or noun

Examples of fifteen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the end, Roosevelt had sent fifteen major proposals to Capitol Hill and all fifteen sailed through. Kevin M. Kruse, Esquire, 27 Apr. 2017

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English fiftene, adjective, from Old English fīftēne, from fīf five + -tīene (akin to Old English tīen ten) — more at five, ten

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fifteen was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Fifteen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fifteen. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fifteen

noun
fif·​teen (ˈ)fif-ˈtēn How to pronounce fifteen (audio)
: a number that is one more than fourteen see number
fifteen adjective or pronoun
fifteenth adjective or noun

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