Synonyms for

Twenties

Verb / ˈtwenti:z / / ˈtweni:z / Another word for twenties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The numbers ranging from twenty to twenty-nine.

Synonyms & similar words

s xx twenty midtwenties twentydollarbill 20s

Synonyms by register

Informal

early twenties mid-twenties late twenties

Antonyms

childhood youth old age infancy adolescence

Common collocations

  • early twenties
  • mid-twenties
  • late twenties
  • in my twenties
  • her twenties
  • his twenties
  • the twenties

Word family

noun twenty
adjective twentieth

Usage note

The word 'twenties' refers to the period of a person's life between the ages of 20 and 29. It is often used to describe a stage of life characterized by independence and exploration.

Example sentences

  1. I was born in the late twenties.
  2. My grandparents were young adults in the twenties.
  3. The fashion of the twenties was all about flappers and short dresses.
  4. The twenties saw a lot of economic growth.
  5. Many people associate the twenties with the Great Gatsby.

Quotes

  • "I was born in the twenties and grew up in the thirties. That's depression, of course. My favorite radio programs were Amos and Andy and Jack Benny." - Tom Lehrer
  • "In the Roaring Twenties, the people of America had no idea that a Great Depression was coming." - Doris Kearns Goodwin
  • "The twenties were the Jazz Age, and the thirties were the swing era." - Ken Burns

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words