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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
In the golden age of radio, Playhouse No. 3 spotlighted a full roster of CBS stars before the microphone. Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025 Born in 1934, the nonagenarian Kurt Klaus is one of the most important watchmakers from the golden age of 20th-century mechanical horology. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025 The architects believe in the golden age of golf and that the best courses are those that encourage playing a traditional, strategic game. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Icons like Jorge Negrete and Pedro Infante, legends of Mexico’s golden age of cinema and music, became his earliest muses. Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden age

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on golden age

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!