Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

span-a-decade

phrase
/spæn ə ˈdɛkeɪd/
Definition
The period of ten years.
Examples
  • The technology has significantly changed over the span of a decade.
  • Over the span of a decade, the city transformed into a bustling metropolis.
  • Her career spanned a decade of remarkable achievements.
Meaning
To span a decade means to cover or include a time frame of ten years in some context, such as a project, event, or experience.
Synonyms
  • ten years
  • 10-year period
  • decadal span