sixties Meaning & Definition
What Does Sixties Mean?
As a noun, sixties means plural of sixty. As an adjective, it means From or evoking the 61st through 70th years of a century (chiefly the 1960s).
Sixties: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mid-sixties, 1960s and '60s |
| Plural | only |
Sixties Definition (Noun)
- plural of sixty
Noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Sixties
I remember living through the sixties.
- The decade of one's life from age 60 through age 69.
She retired at some point in her sixties, I don't recall exactly when.
- The range between 60 and 69 Fahrenheit.
Highs in the mid sixties.
Sixties as an Adjective
- From or evoking the 61st through 70th years of a century (chiefly the 1960s).
She coughed as she exhaled. Sixties weed had been nowhere near this strong.
Noun
- The decade of the 1860s, 1960s, etc. (but especially the 1960s)
- A period in American history centered around the counterculture movement of the late 1960s.
Noun
- (temperature, rates) The range between 60 and 69.
Highs in the mid sixties.
Synonyms of Sixties
Sixties synonyms and antonyms →Sixties in a Sentence
I remember living through the sixties.
She retired at some point in her sixties, I don't recall exactly when.
Highs in the mid sixties.
She coughed as she exhaled. Sixties weed had been nowhere near this strong.
Word Forms & Grammar
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sixties pl (plural only)
sixties (not comparable)
Questions People Ask About Sixties
Is sixties a noun or an adjective?
Sixties is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for sixties?
Close synonyms of sixties are mid-sixties, 1960s and '60s. See the full list of sixties synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sixties?
The plural of sixties is only.