golden years

plural noun

Updated on: 20 Apr 2018

Definition of golden years

: the advanced years in a lifetime

active well into their golden years

Recent Examples of golden years from the Web

The hotel was designed by the Brazilian architect Arthur de Mattos Casas, who drew inspiration from Copacabana’s bohemian golden years.

— lindsay silberman, Town & Country, "The Best Room At...Hotel Emiliano Rio," 12 Apr. 2018
Skipping retirement contributions Don’t forget to plan for your retirement, which not only sets you up for your golden years but may help lower your current tax liability, Bonneau says.

— aimee picchi, USA TODAY, "Making money in the gig economy? Avoid these 5 tax mistakes," 4 Apr. 2018
Ellis spent his golden years with Golden State, averaging a career-high 25.5 points per game during the 2009-2010 season.

— jack flemming, latimes.com, "Former Golden State Warrior Monta Ellis looks to deal his French Country manor," 1 Apr. 2018
Peru's golden years had passed and the team crashed out at the first hurdle after draws against Cameroon and Italy, and a 5-1 annihilation by Poland.

— SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 12 Weeks to Go - The Story of Teofilo Cubillas, the Peruvian Pele," 29 Mar. 2018
While pension costs continue to eat into the amount of money local governments have to invest in public services, the number of retirees collecting $100,000 or more in their golden years is on the rise.

— jeff mcdonald, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Number of San Diego city and county pensioners collecting $100k-plus continues to climb," 22 Mar. 2018
In her golden years, the Queen Mother switched up her look and started wearing a pearl ring surrounded by diamonds.

— mehera bonner, Marie Claire, "The 6 Royal Rings Prince Harry Could Propose to Meghan Markle With," 12 May 2017
There’s no script for how psychedelic rock pioneers are meant to play out their golden years.

— jeremy d. goodwin, BostonGlobe.com, "Phil Lesh and Bob Weir’s explorations never get old," 8 Mar. 2018
These are still likely streaming music's golden years.

— jefferson graham, USA TODAY, "These may be the best days for streaming music," 4 Mar. 2018

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