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Zeros (noun) means informal name for a decade running from a year ending in 0 to one ending in 9, most often the 2000s. Example: “Music from the zeros still gets played at parties today.”

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Informal name for a decade running from a year ending in 0 to one ending in 9, most often the 2000s.
"Music from the zeros still gets played at parties today."

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In plain EnglishA casual way to refer to a decade like the 2000s — also spelled "zeroes."

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What does “zeros” mean?
The word “zeros” means informal name for a decade running from a year ending in 0 to one ending in 9, most often the 2000s. In plain terms, a casual way to refer to a decade like the 2000s — also spelled "zeroes.".
How do you use “zeros” in a sentence?
Here is “zeros” used in a sentence: “Music from the zeros still gets played at parties today.”
What part of speech is “zeros”?
“Zeros” is a noun.
What is the meaning of zeros?
"zeros" (noun) means informal name for a decade running from a year ending in 0 to one ending in 9, most often the 2000s.

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