WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

1940s

Definition:

The 1940s refers to the decade between the years 1940 and 1949.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A time period that marked significant events and cultural changes primarily occurring between 1940 and 1949.

2. (plural) The years from 1940 to 1949 taken as a whole.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

1. During the 1940s, World War II had a profound impact on the world.
2. The 1940s witnessed a surge in industrial production.
3. Many classic films from the 1940s are still widely celebrated today.

Sense 2:

1. The fashion of the 1940s was characterized by military influences.
2. My grandparents married in the early 1940s.
3. We hosted a themed party celebrating the music and style of the 1940s.

Possible Related Products on Amazon:

• 1940s History Books
• 1940s Classic Films
• 1940s Fashion