thirteen

/ˌθɜːˈtiːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

The cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen: ten and three.

Numeral

Examples

There are thirteen cards of each of the four suits in a deck of playing cards.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “thirteen” mean?

The cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen: ten and three.

Is “thirteen” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.