25th
- adjective
- /ˈtwɛntiˌfɪfθ/
- And your 25th birthday party presents a perfect opportunity to you.
- 25th percentile
- 25th anniversary
- 25th anniversary edition
Examples
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It was a special occasion as they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary together with family and friends.
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And welcome to the Cole Records 25th anniversary party.
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It's our parents' 25th wedding anniversary.
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The 2005 Regatta was the 25th anniversary of this premier competition.
Academic text (2006) -
Next stop, 25th Street.
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A splash birthday party took place in 1996, honoring the chapter's 25th birthday.
Academic text (2004) -
Tonight's the 25th anniversary.
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"The enduring spirit of the Vans Warped Tour remains as bright as ever, continuing to inspire creativity and ambition in new and exciting ways as we prepare for a 25th anniversary celebration."
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The museum held an exhibition to honor the 25th anniversary of their famous dinosaur skeleton.
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During the event, the company announced plans to improve their services for the 25th anniversary next year.
Synonyms
The position that comes after number twenty-four in a list
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
25Th is the short written form of twenty plus -fifth (from 'five'), and the little ending -th is the usual English marker that shows 'position' in a list. So, 25th simply means 'coming after the twenty-fourth' or being 'number twenty-five' in order.