maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē 
-ˈchər-
also
-ˈtu̇r-
-ˈtyu̇r-
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
the maturity of grain
maturity of judgment
lacks the wisdom and maturity needed to run the company
2
: termination of the period that an obligation (see obligation sense 2c) has to run
Examples of maturity in a Sentence
His behavior shows a lack of maturity.
He reached emotional maturity late in his life.
the maturity level of a child
The bond will reach maturity in 10 years.
Maturities on these bonds can be as long as 10 years.
Recent Examples on the Web
South Korea’s shorter-maturity bond yields are unlikely to hold their highs in coming months as the central bank prioritizes steadying markets over raising interest rates, strategists say.
—
David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Judges would consider the prisoners’ age, history, behavior in prison, education and maturity, as well as the stance of the victims when weighing whether to reduce a sentence.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
His willingness to seek support, stay engaged and persevere through obstacles demonstrates maturity well beyond his years.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturity
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.
David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Judges would consider the prisoners’ age, history, behavior in prison, education and maturity, as well as the stance of the victims when weighing whether to reduce a sentence.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
At the same time, Solo Brands conducted a credit agreement restructuring that revised Solo Brands’ capital structure with a $90 million revolving facility, a new $240 million term loan, pay-downs of outstanding amounts and an extended maturity to June 30, 2028.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
His willingness to seek support, stay engaged and persevere through obstacles demonstrates maturity well beyond his years.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maturity
Cite this Entry
“Maturity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maturity. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈt(y)u̇r-ət-ē
1
: the quality or state of being mature
especially
: full development
2
: the date when a note becomes due
Legal Definition
maturity
noun
ma·tu·ri·ty
mə-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈchu̇r-
: termination of the period that a note or other obligation has to run : state or condition of having become due
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
