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
A grandfather in his seventies, Al-Marimi has been in American custody since 2022 and has pled not guilty to charges of destruction of an aircraft resulting in death.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 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 only real problem is that her love of poetry seems to have stopped accumulating in the seventies.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
