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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This research, published in the European Journal of Ageing, looked at 55 cases involving heirs, donors and professionals, attempting to understand people’s motivations and mistakes when carving up their estate among their heirs.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025
Ageing equipment is also set for renewal, and nations are looking to catch up after trailing the U.S. for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025
The study, published in the British journal Age & Ageing in early April, examined data from hundreds of people 65 to 80 years old.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
"Ageing accommodation blocks often cannot meet modern living requirements and standards", it added, and "this is having an adverse effect on recruitment and retention".
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024
Standing at Valhalla’s portal, In her casket has rich store Of rare apples gilded o’er; Those rare apples, not of Earth, Ageing Æsir give fresh birth.”
From Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas by Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline)
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