golden age

noun

: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Synonyms of golden age

• renaissance

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art

a golden age for our country

Recent Examples on the Web

The extension is also estimated to provide 900 skilled jobs as part of a new ‘golden age’ of nuclear in the UK. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

In this golden age of historical fiction, Ruta Sepetys lends her own shine. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Critics have pointed to a more layered, satirical tone than past entries, paired with visuals stocked with references to Hollywood’s golden age. — David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The river’s golden age began to fade around the turn of the 20th century. — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for golden age

• disengage
• interstage
• macrophage
• multistage
• alienage
• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• enrage
• leafage