noun
sixties
noun
1
The decade from 60 to 69 of a century, especially the 1960s.
"Music from the sixties still gets played on the radio today."
2
The age range from 60 to 69.
"My grandfather is in his sixties and still runs marathons."
How to Use Sixties
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the 1960s decade, or someone's age between 60 and 69.
Common pairings
in the sixties
in his/her sixties
the swinging sixties
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