golden years

plural noun

: the advanced years in a lifetime
active well into their golden years

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Frank Breed: Shepherd mix Age: 10 years old Frank is looking for a calm, loving home to spend his golden years. Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025 Political division has changed the environmental priorities This year marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, but rather than enjoying its golden years, the planet is facing a new kind of peril. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 Hot Springs Village, located 52 miles west of Little Rock, also has a lot more to offer those looking to live out their golden years here. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025 This year marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, but rather than enjoying its golden years, the planet is facing a new kind of peril. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden years

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden years was in 1945

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“Golden years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20years. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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