Thirtieth Meaning
/ˈθɜːti.əθ/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThe ordinal form of the number thirty.
nounThe person or thing in the thirtieth position.
Sentence Examples
Thirtieth birthdays often bring with them fears of old age.
I know what today is. It's your thirtieth birthday, isn't it?
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the race with 30 runners, she came in ____ position, one spot after twenty-ninth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They are celebrating their ____ wedding anniversary today with a big party for all their family and friends today.
Word Origin & History
From earlier thirteth, from Middle English thrittithe, threttiþe, thrittyde, from Old English þrītigoþa; equivalent to thirty + -eth. For the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the race with 30 runners, she came in ____ position, one spot after twenty-ninth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
They are celebrating their ____ wedding anniversary today with a big party for all their family and friends today.