forty
noun
a cardinal number, ten times four.
forties
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pluralof forty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Anthony, a Zimbabwean in his forties, was picked up by the ICE last year after crossing the Mexican border at the end of a long, dangerous trek through central America.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The man is thought to have been in his thirties or forties, officials added.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Nasser Al-Dhafiri, a civil servant in his forties, described "immense psychological pressure" on ordinary people as the attacks sparked fears of electricity outages.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Even though McDaniels is still in his forties, he has been working in the same system long enough that he seems to know instantly how to address any situation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
The Russian was well dressed, his red hair swept back; he appeared to be in his forties.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
