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thirties

3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for thirties, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The decade from thirty to thirty-nine within a century (e.g. the 1930s).

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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1930s '30s 30s

How to use thirties

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

in her thirties the roaring thirties

Frequently asked questions

What does “thirties” mean?

The word “thirties” means the decade from thirty to thirty-nine within a century (e.g. the 1930s). In plain terms, the years or decade numbered in the thirties, whether of a century or of someone's life.

How do you use “thirties” in a sentence?

Here is “thirties” used in a sentence: “The house was built in the thirties.”

What is another word for “thirties”?

Words with a similar meaning to “thirties” include 1930s, '30s and 30s.

What part of speech is “thirties”?

“Thirties” is a noun.

Is “thirties” a common word?

“Thirties” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “thirties” have?

“Thirties” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the decade from thirty to thirty-nine within a century (e.g. the 1930s).

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