Gen X
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- Gen X'er noun
Etymology
Origin of Gen X
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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A challenger pointed out that if “Ring My Bell” was guaranteed to bring abundance, then all the members of Gen X who heard the track in 1979 would be rich by now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
We account for 42% of all home sales External link, more than both Millennials and Gen X.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
Little did I know that “older couple” was to become “old couple,” a term that seemed to be repeated incessantly, at least to my Gen X ears not yet accustomed to scurrilous millennial attacks!
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Long before all that, Gen X and Millennials came to know her through Jim Henson’s “The Muppet Show,” which originally aired from 1976 until 1981 on CBS’ prime time lineup.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
You may know him as the guy who played the dad in Boyhood, but he used to be a Gen X icon.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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