eighties
n. plural-only A2 Elementary US //ˈeɪtiz// UK //ˈeɪtɪz// eight·ies
n. the years from 1980 to 1989. You also use this word to talk about the age of someone who is between 80 and 89 years old.
n. the decade spanning from 1980 to 1989 inclusive; also refers to the period of life between the ages of 80 and 89.
My parents grew up in the eighties.
Pop music from the eighties is still very popular at themed parties today.
The economic policies of the eighties led to significant structural changes in the national industry, the effects of which are still debated by historians today.
Usage
Always used in the plural form; when referring to the decade, it is often preceded by 'the'.
Pitfall
in the 80'sin the '80sWhen using the numerical abbreviation, the apostrophe replaces the missing '19', not the plural 's'.