Gen X

Or Gen·X,

[jen eks]

noun

1. another term for Generation X.

Other Word Forms

• Gen X'er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gen X¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

But in a dramatic twist, Gen Alpha now prefers theaters more than Gen Z, millennials or Gen X. If anything, they’re hungry for experiences that are more theatrical.

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A guide for Gen X, advice for online resources, the importance of social connections, and more.

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Younger generations are especially focused on hosting space: 60% of Gen Z and 60% of Millennials say Thanksgiving entertaining factored into their housing decisions, compared to just 47% of Gen X and 30% of Baby Boomers, suggesting that for many younger buyers, “home for the holidays” starts with having enough room to host.

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Among IRAs, Roth accounts are favored among younger generations, as well. with Gen Z is investing 95% of their IRA contributions in Roth accounts, compared with 75% for millennials and 66% for Gen X.

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An Alliance for Retirement Income report published earlier this year found of the members of the baby boomer and Gen X generations, 54% said they were worried about running out of money, up from 48% the year before.

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