decade
noun
a period of ten years.
decades
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pluralof decade.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Panettiere's career spanned three decades with a string of roles in other hit TV shows and films, including the Scream horror film franchise and romantic comedy Raising Helen.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The investigation sputtered for decades because of a lack of evidence, but the case was revived when Davis's memoirs were published in 2019.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The California Energy Commission projects that demand for electricity will increase by roughly 50% through 2045 after decades of remaining relatively flat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Many of Iran’s jets date back decades to the time of the Shah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
In fact, it would not be until a few decades later that such caves would be discovered in Europe.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
