Meaning of Thirties | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A decade starting with the year xx30, most usually the decade from 1930 to 1939.
   plural, plural-only
2. The decade of one's life from age 30 through age 39.
   plural, plural-only
3. The range between 30 and 39.
   plural, plural-only

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Examples

“It says here on your resume that your last job was as a streetcorner apple vendor and that you haven't worked since the thirties.”

“The Road to Glory, while not the best, was likewise not the least of the thirties films which may justly be called "anti-war" in both intent and execution.”

“He looked to be in his thirties.”

“It's going to be in the low thirties tonight.”

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