come of age

phrase

: to reach maturity

Your class has come of age at a moment of great consequence for our nation and for the world …

—Barack Obama

Examples of come of age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Don’t miss this intimate exploration of modern connection and coming of age. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

With the recent passing of composer Duncan Sheik, this revival of Sheik and Steven Sater's Tony-winning rock musical – featuring young people coming of age in 19th century Germany – will be extra poignant. — David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

While coming of age, David was curious about his brother’s lack of friends. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Members of Gen Z are coming of age during a period when conversations about mental health and personal well-being are considerably more public. — Jeff Leblanc, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for come of age

• alienage
• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• enrage
• leafage
• messuage
• offstage
• onstage
• outrage