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18 years old vs 18 year olds

Both are fine/correct, but are used in different contexts. '18 years old' is used to describe the age of a single person, while '18 year olds' is used to refer to a group of people who are 18 years old.
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18 years old

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the age of a single person.

This phrase is used to describe the age of a single person. It follows the pattern of 'number + years old.'

Examples:

  • She is 18 years old.
  • My brother is 10 years old.
  • The baby is only 6 months old.
  • Kid named Andre Pritchett, 18 years old.
  • Susie Dudley, 18 years old, who disappeared two days ago.
  • UNICEF and Save the Children suggest that up to eighty percent are under 18 years old.
  • He's our golden boy, 18 years old.
  • You of all people should know that Barbra dropped the "A" when she was 18 years old as an act of rebellion.
  • He was just a canary. 18 years old.
  • Yoon Yoo Joon. 18 years old. Highschool student.
  • He was no more than 18 years old.
  • I've served on Battlestar since I was 18 years old.
  • OK, Lily's 18 years old.
  • 'cause these picks are at least 18 years old.
  • Chiscan Silviu, 18 years old, Braila.
  • He's 18 years old, is a bricklayer.
  • 18 years old, Latino, male.
  • Andrei Wasily, 18 years old, officially a student.
  • A homeless girl, asthmatic, 18 years old.
  • You should not normally be given NeuroBloc if you are under 18 years old.
  • LUMIGAN is not recommended for patients less than 18 years old.
  • This kid's been living on his own since he was 18 years old.
  • I face the same burden I have faced since I was 18 years old.

Alternatives:

  • He is 25 years old.
  • They are 30 years old.

18 year olds

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a group of people who are 18 years old.

This phrase is used to refer to a group of people who are all 18 years old. It follows the pattern of 'number + year olds.'

Examples:

  • The party was full of 18 year olds.
  • 18 year olds are eligible to vote.
  • She teaches a class of 18 year olds.
  • Please tell me these are very small 18 year olds.
  • Please tell me these are very small 18 year olds.
  • Latest statistics indicate that in 2007 just under 55 % of Maltese 18 year olds were still in any kind of school (at all ISCED levels) compared to an EU average of over 76 %.
  • If such 18 year olds receive their education across the border, they get no funding.
  • Seven years ago Hackney police investigated the murder of 18-year-old Kieron Clarkson.
  • Orphanages don't usually take 18-year-olds, but Pepper had the mind of a child.
  • Kid named Andre Pritchett, 18 years old.
  • Sir, she's an 18-year-old girl from Jamaica.
  • UNICEF and Save the Children suggest that up to eighty percent are under 18 years old.
  • Someone who'll bang his best friend's 18-year-old daughter.
  • First victim is 18 years old.
  • His 18-year-old nephew went missing in the city yesterday.
  • He's our golden boy, 18 years old.
  • Susie Dudley, 18 years old, who disappeared two days ago.
  • Name is Damien Barso, 18-year-old high school student charged with burning down his school gym.
  • Yoon Yoo Joon. 18 years old. Highschool student.
  • An 18-year-old who was caught tweeting nuclear launch codes.
  • It's not sleepovers of 18-year-olds.
  • He was no more than 18 years old.
  • Because... the police found my wallet on an 18-year-old kid called Neil.

Alternatives:

  • 20 year olds
  • 30 year olds

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