of age

idiom

: having existed for a specified period of time
The student was 20 years of age.

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These old Zinfandel vineyards are considered to be American historical treasures, given that most commercial vineyards are pulled out at around 30 years of age. Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Long board and short board divisions for all age groups are offered for boys and girls 16 years of age and under, including the Super Menehunes for 7 year olds and younger. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 Repellents should not be used on infants under 6 months of age. Dr. Andrew Bernstein, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 Bernard still remembers the precocious girl who, at around 8 years of age, was working to launch a business making bracelets. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for of age

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“Of age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20age. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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