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twenty

noun twen·ty \ˈtwen-tē, ˈtwən-\

: the number 20

: the 20th in a set or series

twenties : the numbers ranging from 20 to 29

plural twenties

Full Definition of TWENTY

1
— see number table
2
plural :  the numbers 20 to 29; specifically :  the years 20 to 29 in a lifetime or century
3
:  a 20-dollar bill
— twen·ti·eth \-tē-əth\ adjective or noun
— twenty adjective
— twenty pronoun, plural in construction
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Origin of TWENTY

Middle English, from twenty, adjective, from Old English twēntig, noun, group of 20, from twēn- (akin to Old English twā two) + -tig group of 10; akin to Old English tīen ten — more at two, ten
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with TWENTY

plenty, sente, tenty
TWENTY Defined for Kids

1twenty

adjective twen·ty \ˈtwen-tē\

Definition of TWENTY for Kids

:  being one more than 19 <One dollar equals twenty nickels.>

2twenty

noun

Definition of TWENTY for Kids

:  one more than 19 :  four times five :  20

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27 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. twenty
  2. twenty-eight
  3. twenty-eighth
  4. twenty-fifth
  5. twenty-first
  6. twenty-firster
  7. twenty-five
  8. twenty-four
  9. twenty-fourmo
  10. twenty-fourth
  11. twenty-nine
  12. twenty-ninth
  13. twenty-one
  14. twenty-penny nail
  15. twenty questions
  16. twenty-second
  17. twenty-seven
  18. twenty-seventh
  19. twenty-six
  20. twenty-sixth
  21. twenty-third
  22. twenty-three
  23. twenty-three skiddoo
  24. twenty-twenty
  25. twenty-two
  26. ten-twenty-thirty
  27. two-twenty
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