adulthood

American  

[uh-duhlt-hood] / əˈdʌlt hʊd /

noun

1. the state or period of being fully grown, fully developed, or of age.

   My mother raised four children to adulthood.

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Etymology

Origin of adulthood

adult ( def. ) + -hood ( def. )

Example Sentences

You gave up your career to raise your stepdaughter, and you used marital funds to do that until she reached adulthood.

From MarketWatch

You gave up your career to raise your stepdaughter, and you used marital funds to do that until they reached adulthood.

From MarketWatch

Despite serious physical challenges, Romito 2 lived into adolescence or adulthood.

From Science Daily

In the long term, of course, this will also contribute to climate change, which will do real, lasting damage on the ability of today’s young generation to have safe, comfortable adulthoods.

From Salon

His adulthood incorporated a broader array of techniques.

From Los Angeles Times

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