Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for Me generation. Search instead for future generations.

Me generation

British  

noun

  1. the generation, originally in the 1970s, characterized by self-absorption; in the 1980s, characterized by material greed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Stars this massive burn through their fuel quickly, meaning they will eventually end their lives in spectacular supernova explosions that help seed future generations of stars with heavy elements.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

She said when the new capsule buried in Philadelphia is finally opened in 2276, "we want future generations to have a clear, authentic window into who we were at 250."

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

One point of mandating U.S. stock-market exposure with the funds is to give future generations buy-ins on America’s economy.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

"The whole point is creating something for future generations," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

He never lives for posterity, and he has no idea that future generations will mourn not having more artwork from him.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "Me generation" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com