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Definition of aughts

aughts

/ˈɔːts/
aughts
Plural:aughts
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aughts Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American The first decade of a century, consisting of the years from 00 to 09 (especially 2000 to 2009 or 1900 to 1909).

Example

"Pop culture from the early aughts has experienced a major nostalgic revival among younger generations."

2

Zeros or ciphers (the plural form of aught).

Example

"The clerk carefully double-checked the ledger to ensure no extra aughts had been added to the figures."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the first decade of a century (especially 2000–2009), 'aughts' is used predominantly in North American English, whereas 'noughties' is the preferred informal term in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Plural of 'aught' (meaning 'zero' or 'cipher'), which arose in the 19th century through faulty separation of 'a naught' as 'an aught'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aughts. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aughts
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