English · Numbers & Time
decade
/ˈdɛkeɪd/
[/ˈdɛkeɪd/]
10 years
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A period of ten years.
Example
Technology has changed enormously over the past decade.
Technology has changed enormously over the past decade.
Etymology
From Greek "dekas," a group of ten, via Latin "decas."
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe ten-year spans, often historical or generational.