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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Trusts are usually written in very conditional, flexible language to account for all future possible scenarios and last through several generations of trustees and beneficiaries.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The demolition has begun at Bengaluru's Urvashi Cinema, once a 1,200-seat movie palace where generations of filmgoers cheered and whistled, another casualty of India's vanishing single-screen era.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The trend has an upside: Previous generations sometimes ignored abuse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
At least five groups of Indigenous people have had strong spiritual ties to Puncak Jaya for generations.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The house has been in my mother’s family for generations, and the same mezuzah has hung on the doorpost for as long as anyone can remember.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
