seventy
noun
a cardinal number, 10 times 7.
seventies
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pluralof seventy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some of them were as young as twelve, others in their late seventies.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Nearby, racks of sequined jackets shimmer with slogans like "Make Heaven Crowded," worn by supporters well into their seventies who, for a few days at least, dress more like pop fans than retirees.
From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026
Sure, but consider why today isn’t like the seventies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
The album was “Transference,” its cover a grainy seventies tableau — a boy slinking low in a golden wingback chair, viridian curtains pooling behind him, a table lamp casting an almost aggressively orange glow.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2025
It was filled with the late seventies and early eighties music he loved.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
