2000-2009- how to describe decade? 2000s?

[AnyDream]

Sometimes referred to as the "Noughties" (following on from the 80s, 90s, etc).

If it's a current piece you could refer to "the current decade" or "since 2000" or "this century" .

Not sure if ppl are also using "millenium" or "millenial" in this sort of context.

Good question, I think it's one a lot of ppl are having trouble with. There are a few art/history/journo types kicking around on BB so hopefully some of them will have some good answers!

[~breeze~]

I always say the "naughties"

[HotI]

If it's a current piece you could refer to "the current decade" or "since 2000" or "this century" .

Thanks, i will go with these suggestions and just avoid the whole 'noughties/naughties' thing. the 'naughties' kinda makes me giggle and don't think that would go down too well in a serious presentation.

[bushmanpat]

If you were American (and not worried about 2000) you could just say post 9/11