mil·len·ni·al
mə-ˈle-nē-əl 
1
: of or relating to a millennium
This geopolitical specification of the millennium—this identification of the New Jerusalem with a particular place and people—was rare, even in a time of millennial fervor.—
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.2
: of, relating to , or belonging to the generation of people born in the 1980s or 1990s : of or relating to millennials
More than 60% of millennial voters support the birth control mandate.—Katie McDonough
Katie McDonough
: a person born in the 1980s or 1990s
—usually plural
Examples of millennial in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebRachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024
From preloved mall favorites to vintage and reworked garments, Depop’s inventory has attracted a user base that grew by 17% to around 35 million—predominantly Gen Z and millennial—users in 2023.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 30 May 2024
Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Over 60% of people aged 16-34 (broadly, Gen Z and younger millennials) have used GenAI, compared with only 14% of those between 55 and 75 (older Gen Xers and Baby Boomers).
—Adam Gale, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024
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Adjective
Keller points to the overall strength of the economy as a reason for millennial optimism.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024
From preloved mall favorites to vintage and reworked garments, Depop’s inventory has attracted a user base that grew by 17% to around 35 million—predominantly Gen Z and millennial—users in 2023.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 30 May 2024
Noun
The report, which examined various obstacles in saving for retirement among baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and Generation Z, found that younger generations were far more confident in their ability to reach their goals.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Over 60% of people aged 16-34 (broadly, Gen Z and younger millennials) have used GenAI, compared with only 14% of those between 55 and 75 (older Gen Xers and Baby Boomers).
—Adam Gale, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024
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“Millennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millennial. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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millennial
1 of 2 adjective
mil·len·ni·al
mə-ˈle-nē-əl
: of or relating to a millennium
millennial
2 of 2 noun
: a person born in the 1980s or 1990s
—usually used in plural
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