Forties

/ˈfɔːrtiz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The decade or period of years from thirty to forty (30-39 years of age).

She felt more confident and vibrant in her forties than she ever did in her thirties.

The years of a person’s life from 40 to 49.

He accomplished many great things in his forties, including starting his own business.

The range of numbers from 40 to 49.

The temperature was in the forties all week, but it dropped to the thirties over the weekend.

The word 'forties' is derived from the numeral 'forty' with the plural suffix '-ies.'

the big four-oh

Referring to turning 40 years old.

in one's forties

Referring to someone between the ages of 40 and 49.

life begins at forty

A saying implying that life becomes more enjoyable at the age of 40.

forty

The numeric value representing 40.

fifties

The age range from 50 to 59 or the decade of the 1950s.

thirties

The age range from 30 to 39 or the decade of the 1930s.

Middle age

Now that I'm in my forties, I feel I have more wisdom.

An era of personal reinvention

People often see their forties as a time to start anew.