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twenties

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for twenties, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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1920s 2020s '20s 20s

How to use twenties

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

in her twenties the roaring twenties early twenties

Frequently asked questions

What does “twenties” mean?

The word “twenties” means the years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s. In plain terms, either a decade ending in 20-29, or someone's age range from 20 to 29.

How do you use “twenties” in a sentence?

Here is “twenties” used in a sentence: “Jazz flourished in the twenties.”

What is another word for “twenties”?

Words with a similar meaning to “twenties” include 1920s, 2020s, '20s and 20s.

What part of speech is “twenties”?

“Twenties” is a noun.

Is “twenties” a common word?

“Twenties” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “twenties” have?

“Twenties” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s.

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