1940s

UK
/naɪnˈtiːn ˈfɔːtiz/
US
/naɪnˈtin ˈfɔrtiz/

Translations

1940snoun
1940s
pl
The 1940s were a decade of significant historical events.
1940-е годы были десятилетием значительных исторических событий.
Synonyms
the '40s
mid-20th century (1940s)
wartime 1940s
WWII era
World War II era
the forties
the 40s
the 1940s
1940sadjective
UK
/naɪnˈtiːn ˈfɔːtiz/
US
/naɪnˈtin ˈfɔrtiz/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "1940s fashion".

Definitions

1940snoun
The decade from 1940 to 1949, often associated with World War II and its aftermath.
The 1940s were marked by significant global conflict and change.
1940sadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the years 1940–1949.
She loves 1940s music and regularly plays old swing records.