twenty

A2 · Elementary Plural noun

n. the years in a century from 20 to 29, or the age between 20 and 29.

n. the decade of a century or the years of a person's life between twenty and twenty-nine inclusive; usually plural.

“The city grew very quickly during the twenties.”

“Economic historians often compare the current market volatility to the boom-and-bust cycles seen in the nineteen-twenties.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a piece of paper money worth twenty dollars, pounds, or euros.

n. a banknote with a denomination of twenty units of currency.

“He reached into his wallet and pulled out a twenty to pay for the meal.”

“The cashier asked if I had anything smaller, as she was unable to provide change for a twenty so early in the shift.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · American English · Slang

n. your current position or location.

n. a term used to request or provide a current location, derived from the '10-20' radio code.

“I'm at the front entrance of the mall; what's your twenty?”

“The dispatcher requested a twenty from the patrol unit to determine which vehicle was closest to the scene of the accident.”