noun.
One who is between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. One who is in his or her tenth decade.
adjective.
Being between the age of 90 and 99, inclusive. In one's tenth decade.
adjective.
Of or relating to a nonagenarian.
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noun.
someone whose age is in the nineties
adjective.
being from 90 to 99 years old
Word Usage
"Brown's ambition for the project is not in doubt – she has confirmed rumours of discussions between billionaire Barry Diller, the backer for her own online publication, the Daily Beast, and Newsweek's nonagenarian proprietor, Sidney Harman."