noun
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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
1
The years of a decade numbered in the 20s, such as the 1920s or 2020s.
"Jazz flourished in the twenties."
2
The span of a person's life from age 20 to 29.
"The waiter was in his twenties."
"She spent most of her twenties traveling before settling down."
How to use twenties
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a decade ending in 20-29, or someone's age range from 20 to 29.
Common pairings
in her twenties
the roaring twenties
early twenties
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Rhymes for twenties
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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.
