golden age

noun

: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art a golden age for our country
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden age was in the 15th century

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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