golden years
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of golden years
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Lonnie Mathews thought he and his wife would be spending their golden years traveling the world together.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
You, I and pretty much everyone we know will depend in our golden years, to a greater or lesser degree, on Social Security for income and Medicare for healthcare.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 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
Some of the women were approaching their golden years, the passage of time and experience etched in their faces and bearing.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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