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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"We recognise we have an ageing population and agree the current system is broken, but we are not into performative cruelty."
From BBC • May 4, 2026
"Most of the big problems we have in this country at the moment are long-term problems," Sir John said, warning that leaders were avoiding action on an ageing population, the costs of healthcare, and pensions.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Stonington's fleet is ageing, and the lobster industry that once defined this coastline has largely collapsed.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
IG analyst Tony Sycamore pointed out that Tehran could be more willing to strike a deal soon as its ageing storage facilities were expected to hit maximum capacity this week.
From Barron's • Apr. 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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