noun
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sixties
Sixties (noun) means the decade from 60 to 69 of a century, especially the 1960s. Example: “Music from the sixties still gets played on the radio today.”
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."
"Occasionally this was a direct result of network attitudes — as in the fifties with integration, the sixties with Vietnam, or the seventies with Watergate."
— Channels of Communications (1981)
2
The age range from 60 to 69.
"Highs in the mid sixties."
"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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What does “sixties” mean?
The word “sixties” means the decade from 60 to 69 of a century, especially the 1960s. In plain terms, usually refers to the 1960s decade, or someone's age between 60 and 69.
How do you use “sixties” in a sentence?
Here is “sixties” used in a sentence: “Music from the sixties still gets played on the radio today.”
What part of speech is “sixties”?
“Sixties” is a noun.
Is “sixties” a common word?
“Sixties” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sixties” have?
“Sixties” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the decade from 60 to 69 of a century, especially the 1960s.
