Nineties (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The decade from 1990 to 1999.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

• The music of the nineties was a unique blend of grunge, alternative, and pop.
• Many people who grew up in the nineties still have a fondness for the TV shows of that era.
• The fashion of the nineties was characterized by high-waisted jeans, oversized flannel shirts, and platform shoes.
• The nineties saw a significant increase in the use of the internet and the World Wide Web.
• The economic prosperity of the nineties led to a period of growth and expansion in many industries.

Synonyms

• 1990s

Hypernyms

• Decennium
• Decennary

Meaning ²

The decade from 1890 to 1899.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Synonyms

• 1890s

Hypernyms

• Decennium
• Decennary

Meaning ³

The time of life between 90 and 100.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Synonyms

• Mid-nineties