middle-aged
Americanadjective
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being of the age intermediate between youth and old age, roughly between 45 and 65.
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characteristic of or suitable for persons of this age.
adjective
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Origin of middle-aged
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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A middle-aged hiker was found dead in the Hollywood Hills Saturday afternoon after an attempted rescue by air, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
“Homecare+ is a differentiated solution for new Gen-Z / Millennial homeowners with priorities outside of home maintenance, middle-aged working professionals who’d rather delegate, and aging Boomers with less mobility,” they said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Studies show that doses as low as 40mg-60mg may improve mood and alertness in middle-aged adults who normally consume little or no caffeine.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
"He doesn't care about the consequences at all," says a middle-aged man on holiday in Chongqing.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
“Because I am not in a good mood, okay? The last commenter on the Facebook page was selling weight-loss powder, and the one before that was a middle-aged predator dude with chest hair.”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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