old age
- the last period of human life, now often considered to be the years after 65.
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Origin of old age
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
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Examples from the Web for old age
Contemporary Examples
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
Old-age Pensions have fallen on Ireland as a shower of gold.
Home RuleHarold Spender
The most conspicuous example of that effect has been Old-age Pensions.
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
For some months now the bleachery has been concerned on the subject of old-age pensions.
Working With the Working WomanCornelia Stratton Parker