sixties

/ˈsɪkstiz/
noun
  1. The decade from 1960 to 1969, known for cultural changes, music, and social movements.
    • Fashion in the sixties included miniskirts and bright colors.
    • The sixties were a period of great social change around the world.
    • My parents grew up in the sixties and love talking about the music from that time.
  2. The numbers from 60 to 69, especially when referring to a person's age (being between 60 and 69 years old).
    • My grandmother is in her sixties but still runs every morning.
    • Many people look forward to retirement in their sixties.
    • He started painting for the first time in his sixties.
  3. The range of temperatures from 60 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit (about 15–20 degrees Celsius).
    • The weather stayed in the sixties all week, perfect for a picnic.
    • I prefer hiking when it's in the sixties rather than the nineties.
    • We had a cool spring with temperatures in the sixties.
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