golden years

plural noun

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

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Mid-Century Modern follows three gay gentlemen of a certain age (Lane, Bomer, Graham) who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the wealthiest one lives with his mother (Lavin). Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025 Gone are the mid-1990s golden years when Miami was the setting for major Hollywood productions. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025 Hopefully the show will show that the women that are in their golden years, that are doing these amazing things. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025 The 'golden years' are becoming the 'get-by years' for an entire generation. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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