fifties
pronunciation
How to pronounce fifties in British English:
UK ['fɪftɪz]
How to pronounce fifties in American English:
US ['fɪftɪz]
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- Noun:
- the decade from 1950 to 1959
- the time of life between 50 and 60
Word Origin
- fifties (n.)
- 1826 as the years of someone's life between 50 and 59; 1853 as the sixth decade of years in a given century. See fifty.
Example
- 1. People in their fifties also take the opportunity to study .
- 2. In his early fifties , he is considered young in japan for such a powerful role .
- 3. In this country , only 8 % of couples in their forties and fifties sleep in separate rooms .
- 4. I know so many wealthy chinese ladies in their forties and fifties worth a fortune , and divorced .
- 5. In the summer , they can watch actors dressed as cowboys perform " the shootout . " This short western play has been performed since the nineteen fifties .