jazz age
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Definition
Proper noun * The Jazz Age: A term used to describe the 1920s in the United States, particularly characterizing it as a period of significant social change, economic prosperity, youthful energy, and a flourishing of jazz music and culture. It is often associated with a spirit of rebellion against pre-war conventions, carefree hedonism, and new artistic expressions.
Usage
- The term "Jazz Age" is used as a historical and cultural label, typically capitalized.
- It is used to evoke the specific atmosphere, styles, and attitudes of the 1920s in America.
Examples
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Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively to describe things from or characteristic of that era.
- She collects Jazz Age memorabilia.
- The novel is a Jazz Age masterpiece.
Variants and Related Words
- The Roaring Twenties: A near-synonymous term emphasizing the decade's economic boom and vibrant, noisy social life.
- The Flapper Era: A related term focusing specifically on the new, independent style of young women during the 1920s.
Synonyms
- The Roaring Twenties
- The 1920s (in a cultural-historical context)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The spirit of the Jazz Age: Refers to the characteristic energy, modernity, and hedonism of the period.
- The party had all the glitter and the spirit of the Jazz Age.
Noun
- the 1920s in the United States characterized in the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald as a period of wealth, youthful exuberance, and carefree hedonism