twenty

noun

twen·​ty ˈtwen-tē  ˈtwən- 

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

twentieth

ˈtwen-tē-əth 

ˈtwən-

adjective or noun

twenty adjective

twenty pronoun, plural in construction

Examples of twenty in a Sentence

Tomorrow the temperature will be in the low twenties.

Recent Examples on the Web

Most are sentenced to death in their twenties and executed before the average retirement age. —Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024

First-time home buyers have long set their sights on what’s known as a starter home: A small-ish, moderately affordable house that buyers could afford in their twenties or thirties. —Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024

Quite a legacy for two kids in their late twenties just trying to kickstart their careers, but one that continues to grow. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024

The dating prospects are often narrower for older adults than singles in their twenties. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from twenty, adjective, from Old English twēntig, noun, group of 20, from twēn- (akin to Old English twā two) + -tig group of 10; akin to Old English tīen ten — more at two, ten

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing twenty

• twenty-four hours a day
• twenty-fourmo
• twenty-four seven
• twenty-one
• twenty-twenty
• twenty-twenty hindsight
• twenty-twenty vision
• twenty-two

Kids Definition

twenty

noun

twen·​ty ˈtwent-ē 

plural twenties

: a number equal to two times 10 see number

twenty adjective or pronoun