Sixteenth

usgb/ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/
noun

Placed at number 16 in a list.

Today is the sixteenth of October.
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Often appears as...

  • sixteenth birthday
  • sixteenth century
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Ordinal Usage

Used to show the order of things in a sequence; often in dates and lists.

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She finished sixteenth in the race.
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Historical Periods

Reference to centuries when talking about history or classical topics.

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Shakespeare lived during the sixteenth century.
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Birthday Milestone

Marks significant age milestones in many cultures, especially turning 16.

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Her sixteenth birthday was a huge celebration.
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