fifties

Meanings

• noun

  The period of time referring to the 1950s.

  - "The fifties was a decade of peace and prosperity."
  - "He grew up in the fifties and remembers it fondly."

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Synonyms

'50s , 1950s , 50s

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fifties
surprises , supplies , arrives , supplies

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Variants

List of all variants of fifties that leads to same result
50 , fifties , fiftieth , fiftieths , fifty , fiftyish

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the number '50' and the suffix '-ies' which denotes a period of time.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The fifties saw the introduction of television into American homes.

2. Elvis Presley's first record was released in 1954.

3. The polio vaccine was developed in the late 1950s.

4. The first Barbie doll was introduced in 1959.

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Related Concepts

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1. post-war era: The period following World War II, characterized by economic growth and cultural changes.

2. consumerism: An economic system where the production and distribution of goods is driven by consumer demand.

3. rock and roll music: A genre of music that emerged in the late 1940s and 1950s, characterized by its strong backbeat and focus on youth culture.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The fifties is a significant cultural period, marked by the post-war boom, the rise of consumerism, and the emergence of rock and roll music.

How to Memorize "fifties"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the number '50' and the suffix '-ies' to remember the meaning of 'fifties'.
   - Visualize the iconic images of the 1950s, such as poodle skirts, sock hops, and Elvis Presley.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the fifties with the post-war boom and the emergence of consumer culture.
   - Connect the fifties with the rise of rock and roll music and the cultural shift towards youth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fifty is the number, Fifties is the time, A decade of peace and prime' to remember the meaning of 'fifties'.
   - Create a rhyme to help remember the meaning, such as 'Fifties, a time of peace and ease, A decade of history, if you please']

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