age difference

noun

: the amount by which ages are different

There's a 15-year age difference between her oldest and youngest children.

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Their relationship was recently the subject of jokes at the event, where Snoop Dogg took aim at their age difference. —

Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Where Babygirl explores the power dynamics and kink potential of an age difference, and The Idea of You leans on the age gap as a kind of escapist daydream, Bridget Jones offers an Everywoman’s version. —

Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025 Their interaction is awkward, largely due to their age difference, but Phaedra’s undeniable charm keeps things entertaining and lighthearted. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025 Looking back, Farrow shared that their relationship ended mainly due to their age difference. —

Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for age difference

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