generation
noun
the entire body of individuals born and living at about the same time.
generations
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pluralof generation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We are waiting to see what the outcome will be on that day, the judgement for everything we have been experiencing for generations," said a 25-year-old Yangon-based Rohingya activist who requested anonymity for security reasons.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
“You need to think in terms of generations, instead of, say, what is going to happen as far as this year’s state budget is concerned, the next elections or even your own lifetime,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
The Showerings family, known for producing Babycham, has been making drinks in Shepton Mallet for more than 14 generations.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
“For generations of fans, Jason’s identity is inseparable from the creative choices Steve Miner brought to the screen,” Robbie Barsamian, executive vice president of Horror Inc., said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
In 2007, the University of Wisconsin conferred doctorates on 13 women who showed their determination, strength, and bravery in the Space Race with accomplishments that paved the way for generations.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
