English · Numbers & Time
seventy
/ˈsɛvənti/
[/ˈsɛvənti/]
the number 70
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 70.
Example
My grandfather is turning seventy, so we are planning a big party.
My grandfather is turning seventy, so we are planning a big party.
Etymology
From Old English "seofontig," seven tens.
How & Where It’s Used
A common round number, often used for ages.