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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History is filled with awkward-looking vehicles meant to pay tribute to a brand’s golden age, but the Vision Iconic is not one of them. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025 And within this golden age of the WNBA, there is Wilson. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 Specifically, Vincente Minnelli’s productions from the golden age of Hollywood. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025 The album feels like a score pulled from a golden age musical. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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