golden years

plural noun

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

Examples of golden years in a Sentence

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Westend61/Getty Images Retirement is supposed to come with at least some financial stability for retirees, but for millions of Americans over 65, credit card debt has become an unexpected companion in their golden years. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 Noah Baumbach's Oscar contender stars George Clooney as a Hollywood icon in his golden years. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025 But deciding where exactly to enjoy your golden years can be tough. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 Mortality in golden years comes closer with each passing day, and knowing Sunday family dinners have an expiration date hits these well-meaning senior citizens hard. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden years

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 18 Dec. 2025.

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