thirteenth

word

Definition

Used to indicate the number 13 in a sequence, such as the thirteenth person or the thirteenth day of the month.

Usage & Nuances

'Thirteenth' is an ordinal number. It is used before nouns (e.g., 'the thirteenth floor'). In dates, it is common: 'March 13th' = 'the thirteenth of March.'

Example Sentences

My classroom is on the thirteenth floor.

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He finished in thirteenth place in the race.

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Today is the thirteenth of April.

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She was the thirteenth person to arrive at the party.

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I always forget what happened on the thirteenth episode of that series.

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The thirteenth of Friday is supposed to be unlucky in some cultures.

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