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Definition of seventies

seventies

/ˈsɛv.ən.tiz/
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Plural:seventies
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• noun

1

The decade of a century from the year 70 to 79, especially the 1970s.

Example

"The fashion of the seventies was known for bell-bottom trousers and vibrant patterns."

2

The range of numbers from 70 to 79, especially in reference to someone's age or temperature.

Example

"My grandfather remained an active runner well into his late seventies."

3

Plural form of seventy (the cardinal number 70).

Example

"The students practiced counting by seventies during their math lesson."

• Nearby Words

seventeenth
seventh
seventhly
seventies
seventieth
seventy
sever

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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