golden years
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of golden years
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Finding fresh love at an advanced age brings joy to one’s golden years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
For many Americans, their golden years are being rewritten by divorce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Doue smiled broadly as he lifted the trophy, a career in its infancy but with golden years ahead.
From BBC ● May 31, 2025
This year marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, but rather than enjoying its golden years, the planet is facing a new kind of peril.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2025
“But why you folks shouldn’t enjoy a bit of butter in your golden years, I don’t know.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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