golden years

plural noun

1. the years of retirement, normally after age 65.

Word History and Origins

Origin of golden years¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Doue smiled broadly as he lifted the trophy, a career in its infancy but with golden years ahead.

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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.

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Nor is Jolie particularly gripped by the professional angst that became sadly fulfilling for Callas, whose meteoric career burned out long before she could reach her golden years.

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Oh, for the golden years of the “Harry Potter” franchise, which, in its first three years, overlapped with “The Lord of the Rings.”

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Now, well into her golden years, Bates hopes the best years of her life are still ahead of her.

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Related Words

• infirmity