eighty

eigh-ty · numeral/noun

imported

Definitions

numeral/noun

  1. 1.

    The number equivalent to eight times ten; 80.

  2. 2.

    The number eighty or a symbol representing it.

  3. 3.

    (The eighties) The decade from 80 to 89 in a century, especially the 1980s.

  4. 4.

    (The eighties) The years of a person's life from 80 to 89.

Forms

plural: eighties

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the eighties — the decade 1980-1989
  • •
    in one's eighties — between 80 and 89 years old

Related words

See also: eight, eighteen, eighth
Synonyms: LXXX, fourscore

Etymology

From Old English eahtatig, from eahta ("eight") + -tig (suffix forming multiples of ten).