1
: the fact of being old
She died of old age.
2
: the time of life when a person is old
He's getting sweeter in his old age.
: of, for, or relating to old people
an old-age home
Examples of old age in a Sentence
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
True, many of these households may be deemed to have been prepared for retirement because their income in old age was not substantially lower than their low income in their late 50s or early 60s.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
Eliyahu Kamisher, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2024
For instance, the share of the old-age population — those 65 years or older — in the U.S. is expected to grow to 21.5% from 18.1% over the next decade, the bank said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
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Noun
This provides the greatest benefit, including less risk of frailty in old age, plus better mental function.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
True, many of these households may be deemed to have been prepared for retirement because their income in old age was not substantially lower than their low income in their late 50s or early 60s.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Trump’s tax cuts on tips and old-age benefits have broad bipartisan appeal, according to a Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll last month.
—Eliyahu Kamisher, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2024
For instance, the share of the old-age population — those 65 years or older — in the U.S. is expected to grow to 21.5% from 18.1% over the next decade, the bank said.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Old age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20age. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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