golden years

plural noun

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

Examples of golden years in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Senior pets should have their own warm place in a home, surrounded by love during their golden years. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025 Hopefully the show will show that the women that are in their golden years, that are doing these amazing things. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025 Hopefully the show will show that the women that are in their golden years… are doing these amazing things. Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Older Americans wonder if their monthly checks will go down, rather than up, during their golden years. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden years

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden years was in 1945

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Golden years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20years. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on golden years

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!