thirtysomethingyears

noun phrase

UK /ˈθɜːtiˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈjɪəz/

US /ˈθɜːrtiˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈjɪrz/

A period of about thirty years, maybe a little more or a little less.

After thirtysomethingyears of teaching, she finally retired.

SYNONYMS

about thirty years roughly three decades some thirty years approximately 30 years

RELATED WORDS

decade generation lifetime era span

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A long stretch of time that feels like around thirty years.

It took thirtysomethingyears to build the old bridge.

3. The age range of a person who is in their thirties.

He spent thirtysomethingyears working at the same factory.

4. A vague way to describe a very long period without giving an exact number.

Thirtysomethingyears have passed since we last met.