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fifties

/ˈfɪftiz/

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noun

The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

Examples :

"Sentence: My grandparents met in the fifties and got married shortly after. "

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The decade of one's life from age 50 through age 59.

Examples :

"My dad is really enjoying his fifties, traveling more and taking up new hobbies. "

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(temperature, rates) The range between 50 and 59.

Examples :

""Even though it's July, the overnight temperatures have been stuck in the low fifties all week." "

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adjective

From or evoking the 51st through 60th years of a century (chiefly the 1950s).

Examples :

"The diner had a distinctly fifties vibe, with its checkered floors and vintage jukebox. "

history time age culture past

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noun

A banknote or coin with a denomination of 50.

Examples :

"Do you want small bills or are fifties OK?"

value economy finance

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A batsman's score of at least 50 runs and less than 100 runs.

Examples :

"During the school cricket match, the young batsman scored a fifties, making him the top scorer for the team. "

sport achievement