1
: the fact of being old
She died of old age.
2
: the time of life when a person is old
He's getting sweeter in his old age.
: of, for, or relating to old people
an old-age home
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
But even the city's ability to help at Ford City Condos is limited, officials said, because of the old age of the elevators, years of deferred maintenance, delays in getting parts, and difficulty finding a repair company because of the association's past non-payment.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
These accusations traffic in old-age antisemitic tropes.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Dogs can lose control of their bladder in old age.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
But even the city's ability to help at Ford City Condos is limited, officials said, because of the old age of the elevators, years of deferred maintenance, delays in getting parts, and difficulty finding a repair company because of the association's past non-payment.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Adjective
At the Las Vegas convention, both Cruise, 63, and the Birdman director, 62, were present to share the teaser, which showed an older Cruise with white, thinning hair and wrinkles, thanks to some prosthetics, old-age makeup and a hairpiece.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
These accusations traffic in old-age antisemitic tropes.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Old age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20age. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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