noun
eighties
noun
1
The decade running from 80 to 89 in a century, especially the 1980s.
"She loves eighties music, especially the synth-pop."
"My grandfather is in his eighties now."
How to Use Eighties
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the 1980s or the age range from 80 to 89.
Common pairings
in the eighties
eighties fashion
in your eighties
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