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twenties

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈtwɛniz// UK //twˈɛntɪz// twen·ties

n. the years between 20 and 29 in a person's life or in a century. You use this to talk about someone's age or a specific decade in history.

n. the period of years between twenty and twenty-nine, referring either to a person's age or a specific decade within a century.


SIMPLE

She traveled across Europe during her twenties.

CONTEXTUAL

The city saw a massive construction boom during the nineteen-twenties, which changed the skyline forever.

COMPLEX

While many people view their twenties as a time for exploration and risk-taking, others prioritize establishing a stable career path before they reach their thirties.

Synonyms
Usage

Always plural; when referring to a historical decade, it is often preceded by 'the' and may be capitalized (the Twenties).

Pitfall

in her twenty'sin her twentiesDo not use an apostrophe for plural decades or age groups; the apostrophe is only for possession.

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