golden years

plural noun

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

Examples of golden years in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And sure, there's plenty to love about expanding your horizons in your golden years by moving to a new country. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024 Joan embarked on a magical journey to find great love again in her golden years. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024 The list, which graded 182 cities across the United States, named Orlando as the No. 1 place to live during your golden years. Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024 The golden years of retirement are intended to bring rest and relaxation after decades of hard work, with more than half of American workers expecting to retire at age 65. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for golden years 

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Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Sep. 2024.

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