golden age

noun

: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art a golden age for our country
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The song appeared on Fear of a Black Planet, released in 1990, during hip-hop’s golden age. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025 Park was intrigued and searched for inspiration from the golden age of Hollywood. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025 An ailing 80-year-old sports columnist tries to build bridges with his estranged son, while remembering the golden age of Brazilian football. Jessica Furseth, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025 From his early days at Parlophone nurturing comedy acts (including Beatle idols The Goons) to shaping the soundscapes of pop’s golden age, Martin’s artistry redefined what a producer could achieve. Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for golden age 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden age was in the 15th century

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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