noun Uncommon

seventies

Seventies (noun) means the decade from seventy to seventy-nine in a century, such as the 1970s. Example: “My parents grew up in the seventies.”

noun

The decade from seventy to seventy-nine in a century, such as the 1970s.

"My parents grew up in the seventies."

The range of ages from seventy to seventy-nine in a person's life.

"My grandmother is in her seventies but still gardens every day."

How to use seventies

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the years 70-79 of a century, or someone's age between 70 and 79.

Common pairings

in her seventies the seventies (decade)

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1970s '70s 70s

Rhymes for seventies

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Frequently asked questions

What does “seventies” mean?

The word “seventies” means the decade from seventy to seventy-nine in a century, such as the 1970s. In plain terms, either the years 70-79 of a century, or someone's age between 70 and 79.

How do you use “seventies” in a sentence?

Here is “seventies” used in a sentence: “My parents grew up in the seventies.”

What is another word for “seventies”?

Words with a similar meaning to “seventies” include 1970s, '70s and 70s.

What part of speech is “seventies”?

“Seventies” is a noun.

Is “seventies” a common word?

“Seventies” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “seventies” have?

“Seventies” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the decade from seventy to seventy-nine in a century, such as the 1970s.