decade
Translation
decade
Examples
The 1990s was a great decade for music.
The 1990s was a great decade for music.
He has worked here for over a decade.
He has worked here for over a decade.
Grammar Patterns
a decade of ((sth.)) a ten-year period of (sth.) The last decade of the 20th century was transformative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ten years
Etymology
From Latin 'decem' (ten). The prefix 'deca-' means ten.
Memory Tips
Think of 'deca-' as in 'decathlon' (ten events) to remember it means a period of ten years.