noun Uncommon

twenties

Twenties (noun) means the years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s. Example: “Jazz flourished in the twenties.”

noun

The years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s.

"Jazz flourished in the twenties."

The span of a person's life from age 20 to 29.

"She spent most of her twenties traveling before settling down."

How to use twenties

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a decade ending in 20-29, or someone's age range from 20 to 29.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “twenties” mean?

The word “twenties” means the years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s. In plain terms, either a decade ending in 20-29, or someone's age range from 20 to 29.

How do you use “twenties” in a sentence?

Here is “twenties” used in a sentence: “Jazz flourished in the twenties.”

What is another word for “twenties”?

Words with a similar meaning to “twenties” include 1920s, 2020s, '20s and 20s.

What part of speech is “twenties”?

“Twenties” is a noun.

Is “twenties” a common word?

“Twenties” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “twenties” have?

“Twenties” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s.