sixties
sixties · sixtieses
The decade of one's life from age 60 through age 69The decade of one's life from age 60 through age 69.
US/sˈɪkstiz/
Meaning
2 senses(plural, plural only)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 decade from 1960 to 1969
(plural, plural only)The range between 60 and 69 Fahrenheit.
Highs in the mid sixties.
the time of life between 60 and 70
Forms
plural: sixtiesesSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- the time of life between 60 and 70:mid-sixties
- the decade from 1960 to 1969:1960s