plural twenties
1
: a number equal to two times 10 see Table of Numbers
2
twenties plural
: the numbers 20 to 29
specifically
: the years 20 to 29 in a lifetime or century
3
: a 20-dollar bill
twenty
adjective
twenty
pronoun, plural in construction
Examples of twenty in a Sentence
Tomorrow the temperature will be in the low twenties.
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Kerstin had lived in Maria Alm for several years in her twenties, working for the local tourism office, helping to promote the region’s hiking trails and ski resorts.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Roberta was born in New York and raised in Kansas, moving back to Manhattan in her early twenties to be part of the art scene (her mentor was the artist and critic Donald Judd).
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Rae and Cherica During his teens and early twenties, Carruth had relationships with a number of women.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The very busy man paused to chat with Condé Nast Traveler about flying first class in his early twenties, the passion of his fans in Brazil, and why more people need to give Dubai a chance.
—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Roberta was born in New York and raised in Kansas, moving back to Manhattan in her early twenties to be part of the art scene (her mentor was the artist and critic Donald Judd).
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Rae and Cherica During his teens and early twenties, Carruth had relationships with a number of women.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The very busy man paused to chat with Condé Nast Traveler about flying first class in his early twenties, the passion of his fans in Brazil, and why more people need to give Dubai a chance.
—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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“Twenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twenty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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