golden years

plural noun

: the advanced years in a lifetime
active well into their golden years

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The inaugural star of ABC's dating show for contestants in their golden years confirmed his diagnosis to People in an interview published Wednesday. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 Arizona is commonly thought of as a golden place to spend your golden years, with many retirees moving here to take advantage of the relatively low cost of living and mild weather (excluding, of course, the summer). Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) revealed in a news release that the canine — named Rusty — is finally getting to enjoy his golden years in comfort after a decade spent chained outdoors to a doghouse in North Carolina. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 West Virginia's tax friendliness is another reason to consider spending your golden years here. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for golden years 

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden years was in 1945

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“Golden years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20years. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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