eighty
noun
a cardinal number, ten times eight.
eighties
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pluralof eighty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And by its early eighties peak, an ounce was worth as much as Gordon Gekko’s custom-made power suit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
The mother-of-three, from London, said the situation was a strain on her elderly parents, particularly when her father, who is in his eighties, should be recuperating.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025
The group, all now in their early eighties, reckon they've scarcely missed two dozen meet-ups since 1968.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2024
“Arthur, in his eighties, was surrounded by admirers, yet alone. His refinery loomed in the background … but his family was torn asunder,” Poitras wrote.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
But the situation in the eighties felt like a new low.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
