decade

/dɪˈkeɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of 10 years.

“She lived through several decades of significant social change.”

2. noun

A group of 10 years, especially considered as a unit of time in a person’s life.

“This decade has been marked by rapid technological advancements.”

3. noun

A series of ten things, such as years or events.

“The new decade saw the rise of several new artists in the music industry.”

4. verb

To make something 10% better or more.

“The company decided to decade the product to make it more appealing to customers.”

Synonyms

  • era
  • period

Antonyms

  • instant
  • moment