twentysomethings
Post-college age group
Twentysomethings are people in their twenties—typically associated with early adulthood, establishing careers, and navigating the transition from youth to full independence.
The term often carries connotations of uncertainty and self-discovery: a show about twentysomethings trying to figure out life in the city.
Also spelled twenty-somethings.
Doing mundane grownup tasks
- quarter-lifeOne-fourth of lifespan
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- independenceFreedom from external control
- responsibilityState of being answerable
Requiring minimal prior experience
- internshipsSupervised workplace learning periods
- interviewsFormal evaluative conversations
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
Those born 1981-1996
People sharing a residence
- flatsharingJoint tenancy arrangement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
festivals · nightlife · Instagram · streaming · gaming · thrifting · urban · coffeeshop
adulting
Doing mundane grownup tasks
- quarter-lifeOne-fourth of lifespan
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- independenceFreedom from external control
responsibility · identity · self-discovery · uncertainty · boomerang
entry-level
Requiring minimal prior experience
- internshipsSupervised workplace learning periods
- interviewsFormal evaluative conversations
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
mentorship · promotion · LinkedIn · burnout · startup · freelance
millennials
Those born 1981-1996
roommates
People sharing a residence
- flatsharingJoint tenancy arrangement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- brunchMorning-afternoon meal hybrid
backpacking · festivals · nightlife · Instagram · streaming · gaming · thrifting · urban · coffeeshop · coworking
debt
Money owed another
- young adultsyoung adults, young people, young professionals, graduates, undergrads
- adultsadult, adults, grown-up, grown-ups, mature
- generationsbaby boomers, millennials, Gen Z, Gen X, baby boomer
- Gen ZGen Z, post-millennials, digital natives, centennials
- millennialsavocado toast, student debt, student loans, side hustle, adulting
twentysomethingssenior citizens
Older adults, typically retired
septuagenarians · the elderly · octogenarians · retirees · pensioners
twentysomethingselders
Senior community members
empty nesters · grandparents · veterans · old hands · lifers