fourth

Definition

  • noun: number four in a series
  • noun: a musical interval embracing four tones of the diatonic scale
  • used with 'the'
  • synonyms: quarter, quartern, ¼

Examples

  • I'll be flying in on the 'fourth'. [=the fourth day of the month]

  • He got a base hit in the 'fourth'. [=the fourth inning]

  • She drank a 'fourth' of the bottle.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Effective immediately, all vessels in the Navy... can no longer be referred to as "she. " We're to call it "it. " - Royce, we need a fourth. - Yes, sir. - You're it. - Thank you, sir. - Hello! - Congratulations on the new job. (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane