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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Read more New 'Titanic' analysis reveals ship's violent final moments Everything New on Netflix in June 2025 Can Trump's tariffs help create a 'golden age' of US manufacturing? Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 The Isle of Berk is a Viking-sized village set during the golden age of harmony between Vikings and dragons (think between the second and third movie). Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025 If not for the desperation that greets Cruise’s crusade to save the theatrical movie experience, moviegoers might have paid more attention to film artists who help make this millennium a golden age of kinetic creativity. Armond White, National Review, 23 May 2025 The streaming revolution promised a golden age of content — unlimited choice for viewers and boundless creative opportunities for filmmakers and writers. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden age

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 29 May. 2025.

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