noun
Uncommon
nineties
Nineties (noun) means the decade running from a year ending in 90 to one ending in 99, especially the 1990s. Example: “She grew up listening to nineties pop music.”
noun
1
The decade running from a year ending in 90 to one ending in 99, especially the 1990s.
"She grew up listening to nineties pop music."
adj
1
Typical of, or belonging to, the 1990s.
"He still wears that nineties grunge look."
How to use nineties
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe decade of years ending 90-99, most often meaning the 1990s.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like nineties.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- the nineties
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She grew up listening to _____ pop music.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for nineties
See all rhymes for nineties →Frequently asked questions
What does “nineties” mean?
The word “nineties” means the decade running from a year ending in 90 to one ending in 99, especially the 1990s. In plain terms, the decade of years ending 90-99, most often meaning the 1990s.
How do you use “nineties” in a sentence?
Here is “nineties” used in a sentence: “She grew up listening to nineties pop music.”
What part of speech is “nineties”?
Depending on how it is used, “nineties” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “nineties” a common word?
“Nineties” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nineties” have?
“Nineties” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the decade running from a year ending in 90 to one ending in 99, especially the 1990s.
