1940s (Noun)
Meaning
The decade from 1940 to 1949.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The 1940s were a transformative time for the film industry, marking the beginning of the Hollywood Golden Age.
- Fashion in the 1940s was heavily influenced by World War II, with many clothes being designed for practicality.
- During the 1940s, blues music started to move away from rural traditions and towards more urban styles.
- The 1940s were a crucial decade for scientific research, with major breakthroughs in fields such as nuclear physics.
- Rat Pack stars like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin rose to fame in the 1940s, dominating the Las Vegas nightlife scene.