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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There are few things that conjure the old-world glamour of golden age travel like trains. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 Elizabeth Taylor may not be true crime or bull riding, but the golden age of Hollywood may resonate with some subscribers, with the platform also hosting some classic movies. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 Taylor Swift's latest album has dropped, and fans with a love for Hollywood's golden age may notice a salute to one of films biggest stars. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Meet Jamaica’s Sandals South Coast Nowhere reflects this new golden age of vacationing quite like Sandals South Coast. AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 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

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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