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
After taking up running in her forties, the BBC News at Six presenter has completed some of the most gruelling races in the world.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
"We're not cutting the trees. We just pick up whatever wood's already on the ground to use for the fire," said Nafisa, a woman in her forties navigating the dry grasslands.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
She’s in a miniskirt and tight leggings and flat clumpy black shoes with laces, her hair is shaved up the back the way my brother’s used to be, a late forties squareboy’s cut.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
