age difference
noun
: the amount by which ages are different
There's a 15-year age difference between her oldest and youngest children.
Examples of age difference in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Heiskanen may not be quite on the same level as Fox, but the one-year age difference means he’s projected to close the gap a bit next season.
—
Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The two men determined that the age difference between her and Ryan would not be a problem, investigators said.
—James Barron, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
While the age difference between a couple can present some challenges, these couples have managed to make their relationships work.
—People Staff, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The age difference between Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, was also a point of discussion.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for age difference 
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.
Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
The two men determined that the age difference between her and Ryan would not be a problem, investigators said.
—James Barron, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
While the age difference between a couple can present some challenges, these couples have managed to make their relationships work.
—People Staff, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The age difference between Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, was also a point of discussion.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for age difference
Dictionary Entries Near age difference
Cite this Entry
“Age difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20difference. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share