old age
noun
the last period of human life, now often considered to be the years after 65.
Origin of old age
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
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Related Words for old age
infirmity, age, caducity, debility, decrepitude, dotage, feebleness, longevity, senility, seniority, senectitude, senescence, geriatrics, oldnessExamples from the Web for old age
Contemporary Examples of old age
The day when we have to come to some sort of reckoning with our old-age entitlements is rapidly approaching.
We're heading for a showdown between the recipients of old-age benefits, and recipients of all the other kinds of benefits.
Historical Examples of old age
The most conspicuous example of that effect has been Old-age Pensions.
Home RuleHarold Spender
Old-age Pensions have fallen on Ireland as a shower of gold.
Home RuleHarold Spender
A region typical of old-age topography is that around Caldwell, Kansas.
GeologyWilliam J. Miller
He is wondering, wondering if it has been but a dream, his old-age journey.
The Wolf's Long HowlStanley Waterloo
Under Old Business was a long discussion on health benefits and old-age pensions.
Working With the Working WomanCornelia Stratton Parker