noun
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.
"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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