golden-ager

noun

gold·​en-ag·​er ˈgōl-dən-ˈā-jər How to pronounce golden-ager (audio)
: an elderly and often retired person usually engaging in club activities

Examples of golden-ager in a Sentence

offered discounts and special tours for golden-agers
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Corey Perry, the 39-year-old golden-ager, kept up with McDavid and Draisaitl at times. Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 2 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden-ager was in 1961

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“Golden-ager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden-ager. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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golden-ager

noun
gold·​en-ag·​er
ˈgōl-də-ˌnā-jər
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