Definition

1. Noun:
   • The decade from 1980 to 1989: "1980s" refers to the specific ten-year period in the late 20th century, encompassing the years 1980 through 1989. It is often characterized by distinct cultural, political, and technological trends.

Usage

• The word "1980s" is used as a plural noun to denote the entire decade. It is commonly preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ). It can function as a temporal adverb or a noun modifier.
• As a temporal reference: To indicate when something happened.
  • She was born in the 1980s.
• As a noun modifier: To describe something originating from or characteristic of that period.
  • 1980s fashion is making a comeback.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The music of the 1980s featured the rise of synth-pop and MTV.
  • Many iconic movies were released during the 1980s.
  • Economic policies in the 1980s varied greatly between countries.

Advanced Usage

• "the '80s": An informal, abbreviated form of "the 1980s," using an apostrophe to indicate the omitted "19."
  • He is nostalgic for the '80s.
• Used to personify or summarize the era's collective identity.
  • The 1980s were a time of bold colors and big hair.

Variants and Related Words

• Eighties (noun, plural): A common synonym for "1980s," often used informally.
  • I love the music from the eighties.
• Mid-1980s (noun phrase): Refers specifically to the middle years of the decade, approximately 1983-1986.
• Late 1980s (noun phrase): Refers to the latter years of the decade, approximately 1987-1989.

Synonyms

• The Eighties: The most direct synonym.
• The decade of the 1980s: A more formal equivalent.

Related Phrases

• Child of the 80s: Someone who grew up or was culturally shaped during the 1980s.
  • As a child of the 80s, he knows all the lyrics to classic rock songs.
• Back to the 80s: A phrase used to describe a revival or retrospective of 1980s culture.
  • This themed party is back to the 80s.

Noun

1. the decade from 1980 to 1989