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Nineties Definition & Meaning

nineties
noun
  1. the decade from 1890 to 1899
  2. the decade from 1990 to 1999
  3. the time of life between 90 and 100

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Frequently asked questions

What does nineties mean?
the decade from 1890 to 1899 the decade from 1990 to 1999 the time of life between 90 and 100
What part of speech is nineties?
Nineties is a noun.
How many definitions does nineties have?
Nineties has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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