noun
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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
1
The decade from seventy to seventy-nine in a century, such as the 1970s.
"My parents grew up in the seventies."
2
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 notesIn 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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Rhymes for seventies
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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.
