Word
fiftieth
Phoneticsfifti·eth
US/ˈfɪftiɪθ/
UK/fˈɪftiəθ/
Definition
adj. coming after 49 others in order; number 50 in a series. You use it for birthdays, anniversaries, or places in a race.
adj. occupying position 50 in an ordered sequence, immediately after forty-ninth. Also describes one of fifty equal parts when used for fractions.
Examples
“They celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year.”
“She finishes fiftieth out of two hundred runners, proud to complete her first marathon.”
“The museum marks its fiftieth year with an exhibition that traces five decades of change in the city.”
Examples
simple
“They celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year.”
contextual
“She finishes fiftieth out of two hundred runners, proud to complete her first marathon.”
complex
“The museum marks its fiftieth year with an exhibition that traces five decades of change in the city.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fiftieth” in context.
Verb
01. celebrate fiftieth
“We will celebrate her fiftieth with a big family lunch.”
verb + adj
02. come fiftieth
“He came fiftieth in the school swimming race.”
verb + adj
03. finish in fiftieth
“She finished in fiftieth place in the city marathon.”
verb + prep + adj
04. mark fiftieth
“The club will mark its fiftieth with a special match.”
verb + adj
05. reach fiftieth
“She reached her fiftieth and decided to learn to drive.”
verb + adj
Adjective
06. special fiftieth
“They planned a special fiftieth dinner for their mother.”
adj + adj
Noun
07. fiftieth anniversary
“They celebrated their fiftieth anniversary in June.”
adj + noun
08. fiftieth birthday
“My uncle invited us to his fiftieth birthday party.”
adj + noun
09. fiftieth place
“Our team finished in fiftieth place this year.”
adj + noun
10. celebrate your fiftieth birthday
“We will help you celebrate your fiftieth birthday in style.”
11. finish in fiftieth place
“He trained hard but finished in fiftieth place.”
12. mark the fiftieth anniversary
“The school will mark the fiftieth anniversary with a concert.”
Usage
Placed before a noun for anniversaries and birthdays; follows 'be' for rank or finishing position.
Etymology
From earlier fifteth, from Middle English fiftithe, fyftith; equivalent to fifty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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