seventies
The decade of the 1870s, 1970s, etc.
Example
“I'm so bored of this decade, the seventies can't come soon enough.”
Other meanings
The decade of one's life from age 70 through age 79.
“My grandma met her third wife when they were both in their seventies.”
The range between 70 and 79.
“You don't need your parka today, it's in the seventies.”
Related words
- midseventies
Where this comes from
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