Definition

1. Noun:
   • The time of life between 30 and 40: Refers to the period of a person's life when they are in their thirties, often implying a specific stage of adulthood with its associated experiences, responsibilities, and characteristics.
   • A person whose age is between 30 and 40: Can also refer to an individual who is in this age range.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She is enjoying her thirty-something years, balancing her career and family.
  • The magazine article was aimed at thirty-somethings who are planning for retirement.

Advanced Usage

• Used as a demographic or marketing term to describe a group or target audience.
  • The new housing development is designed to appeal to thirty-somethings with young children.
• Can imply a state of being, beyond just age, often related to maturity, established career, or specific life goals.
  • He's not a young graduate anymore; he's a thirty-something professional with a decade of experience.

Variants and Related Words

• Thirtysomething: An alternative, often hyphen-less spelling.
• Thirty-somethings: The plural form, referring to multiple people in this age group.

Synonyms

• In one's thirties: A more literal phrase for the age range.
• Midlife (in a broad sense): Though "midlife" often starts later, it can sometimes contextually overlap.

Notes on Meaning

• The term often carries connotations beyond mere chronology. It can suggest a phase of life where individuals are typically more settled in their careers, may be starting families, and are making significant financial and personal decisions.
• It is frequently used in contrast to terms like "twenty-something" (implying less experience and stability) and "forty-something" (implying a later stage of career and life).

Noun

1. the time of life between 30 and 40