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decade
[ dek-eyd; British also duh-keyd ]
noun
- a period of ten years:
the three decades from 1776 to 1806.
- a period of ten years beginning with a year whose last digit is zero:
the decade of the 1980s.
- a group, set, or series of ten.
decade
/ dɪˈkeɪd; ˈdɛkeɪd /
noun
- a period of ten consecutive years
- a group or series of ten
Derived Forms
- deˈcadal, adjective
Other Words From
- half-decade noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of decade1
Example Sentences
Denzel Washington is almost a decade sober and he's ready to open up about his experiences with addiction.
Expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest US in decades, the bomb cyclone knocked out power and downed trees across the region, on November 20, 2024.
This marks the highest rate of food insecurity in almost a decade, underscoring the growing pressures on American families, especially going into the holiday season.
Mr Reid, 69, reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.
Vik said "people thought I was weird" when he first started making content a decade ago.
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