twelfth

[twelfθ]

twelfth Definition

• 1. coming after the eleventh in number
• 2. constituting number twelve in a sequence

Using twelfth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twelfth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Today is the twelfth of May.

• Example

  He finished in twelfth place in the race.

• Example

  The twelfth chapter of the book is the most interesting.

twelfth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twelfth

• last
• final
• 12th

Phrases with twelfth

• the twelfth man

  an extra player or team member who is not part of the starting lineup, but can be substituted in as needed

  Example

  The crowd was so loud that it was like having a twelfth man on the field.

• twelfth night

  the evening of January 5th, the eve of the Epiphany, traditionally celebrated with feasting and merrymaking

  Example

  We always have a big party on Twelfth Night.

• twelfth cake

  a cake traditionally eaten on Twelfth Night, often containing a hidden bean or trinket

  Example

  We found the bean in the twelfth cake, which means we get to be king and queen for the night!

Origins of twelfth

from Old English 'twelfta', meaning 'two left over ten'

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Summary: twelfth in Brief

The term 'twelfth' [twelfθ] refers to something that comes after the eleventh in a sequence, specifically the number twelve. It is used in contexts such as dates, rankings, and chapters, as in 'Today is the twelfth of May.' 'Twelfth' also appears in phrases like 'the twelfth man,' referring to an extra player, and 'twelfth night,' a traditional celebration on January 5th.