Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdʒ/

Definitions

Noun

1. The process of developing or growing from childhood to adulthood; the time during which one becomes physically, mentally, or socially mature.

   • “She’s in her golden age, enjoying retirement.”
   • “The age of consent varies by country.”

2. An individual’s years, especially when considered in terms of maturity or experience.

   • “He’s been around for a few decades, so he has a lot of life experience at his age.”
   • “The average age of the participants was 30.”

3. A particular stage in history or development.

   • “The Middle Ages marked a distinct age in European history.”
   • “The Renaissance was a period of great artistic growth.”

Verb

1. To indicate the number of years that have passed since birth or a specific event.

   • “She is now 50 years old, having aged gracefully.”
   • “The book has aged well over time.”

2. To become older or more mature in appearance or character.

   • “The trees have aged with the passing of the seasons.”

Phrases

• “At what age did you start playing the piano?”
• “Age before beauty” is a saying suggesting wisdom and experience are more important than physical appearance.
• “Age is just a number” implies that a person’s worth isn’t determined solely by their age.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The baby’s first steps marked a significant milestone in their age development.”
• Verb: “As the years age, she became more confident in her abilities.”
• Adjective: “Her age showed in the lines on her face.”

Synonyms

• Years
• Years old
• Years of experience
• Epoch
• Era
• Stage
• Vintage (when referring to something’s age)