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
Recent Examples on the Web For many of the key players of IF in the '80s and '90s, this was a golden age of irrevocable impact. Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024 The question is, will movie theaters become obsolete like in the 1970s golden age of drive-in movies? Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024 Part of the fun of the golden age of television was the rise of the TV recap. Constance Grady, Vox, 16 June 2024 That inflated the price of tickets well above what the market would ultimately bear, meaning flying was unaffordable for most people in the golden age. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for golden age 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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