years
/jɪəz/
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Meaning · English
A very long time.
NounRegister: colloquial
Examples
It took years for the bus to come.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “years” mean?
A very long time.
Is “years” formal or informal?
years is generally colloquial.