Noughties

Pronunciation: /nɔːtiz/

Definitions of Noughties

noun In this context, 'Noughties' is a plural noun that specifically denotes the years from 2000 to 2009.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that the Noughties were a time of great technological advancement.

A2 During the Noughties, many popular TV shows and movies were released.

B1 The fashion trends of the Noughties are making a comeback in today's style.

B2 Music from the Noughties still holds a special place in many people's hearts.

C1 Historians often debate the cultural impact of the Noughties on society.

C2 The Noughties marked a significant shift in global politics and economics.

Examples of Noughties in a Sentence

formal The fashion trends of the Noughties are making a comeback in modern day.

informal Remember the Noughties when everyone was obsessed with low-rise jeans?

slang The Noughties were all about bling and oversized t-shirts.

figurative In the Noughties, it felt like technology was advancing at the speed of light.

Grammatical Forms of Noughties

• plural: Noughties
• comparative: more Noughties
• superlative: most Noughties
• present tense: Noughties
• future tense: will be Noughties
• perfect tense: have been Noughties
• continuous tense: are being Noughties
• singular: Noughties
• positive degree: Noughties
• infinitive: to Noughties
• gerund: Noughtying
• participle: Noughtied

Origin and Evolution of Noughties

First Known Use: 2001 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Noughties' originated as a colloquial term to refer to the first decade of the 21st century, from 2000 to 2009.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the decade, 'Noughties' has evolved to also refer to the cultural trends and events of that time period.