of age
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Old enough, according to the law, to be eligible for something, as in In this state he's not of age for buying liquor, but he may vote , or Next year Jane's coming of age and will get her driver's license . This usage was first recorded about 1430. The term under age signifies being too young to be eligible, as in It's against the law to serve alcohol to anyone under age .
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come of age . Mature or develop fully, as in The school's bilingual program has finally come of age .
Example Sentences
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She's also recognisable, trusted and entertaining across a wide range of age groups.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Over the course of the next several decades, Apple launched a slew of age defining products, including the Macintosh computer in 1984, the iPod in 2001, and—most notably—the iPhone in 2007.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The parent approves all trades through the app, and the portfolio does not automatically transfer when a child comes of age.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
We were experiencing the car culture, the coming of age of rock ’n’ roll, the Vietnam War.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
It was sad the way they were still babies of four and five years of age but so precocious about taking care of themselves.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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