ageing
Americannoun
noun
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the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
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the change of properties that occurs in some metals after heat treatment or cold working
adjective
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becoming or appearing older or elderly
an ageing car
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giving or creating the appearance of age or elderliness
that dress is really ageing on her
Example Sentences
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Supplements can have a role in healthy ageing, but they are not a shortcut.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Other research is exploring whether multivitamins may affect markers of biological ageing, but it remains unclear whether this translates into better health, independence or lifespan.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Japan has one of the world's lowest birth rates and an ageing population.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
When the conditions favour Djokovic, he has continued to defy the ageing process - a point illustrated when he beat Sinner in this year's Australian Open semi-finals.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
They were both old and round, and they lived in their flat with a number of ageing Highland terriers who had names like Hamish and Andrew and Jock.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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