Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spend-a-fortnight
phrase
/spɛnd ə ˈfɔːtnaɪt/
Definition
To spend a period of two weeks or a fortnight in a particular way or activity.
Examples
- After saving for months, they decided to spend a fortnight in Paris.
- She’ll spend a fortnight volunteering at the animal shelter.
- We chose to spend a fortnight traveling along the coast.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to describe the action of engaging in a specific activity or lifestyle choice over a fortnight’s duration, often implying significant expenditure.
Synonyms
- two weeks
- fortnight
- long weekend (if referring to a short holiday)
