Fifteen
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈfɪf.tiːn/
US
/ˈfɪf.tiːn/
Definition
(n) : The number 15.
(adj) : Related to the number 15.
(adj) : Related to the number 15.
Example
"(n) : The child counted to fifteen."
"(adj) : She is fifteen years old and ready to start high school next year."
"(adj) : The train will arrive in fifteen minutes, so everyone waited patiently at the station."
Explanation
Fifteen describes something related to the number that comes after 14 and before 16. It is often used to count objects, people, or time. For example, “There are fifteen apples on the table” means exactly 15 apples. Fifteen can also describe age, like “She is fifteen years old,” or time, like “It takes fifteen minutes to walk home.” It also refers to the number 15 itself.