old age

noun

1. the last period of human life, now often considered to be the years after 65.

Other Word Forms

• old-age adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of old age¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

Mr. Osman’s irresistible characters are resolute in old age, even in the face of mortal danger.

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"I had assumed that the way I was feeling was old age, and I just sort of accepted it," Kingston, 62, said.

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It points to the elder Gospodinov’s vocation in old age as well as to the book’s wider theme of regeneration.

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The new pharmacy service only applies to women aged between 16-64, due to the complexity of treating chronic UTIs in old age.

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Now she wants to be sure she can walk freely in old age, remain active and maybe one day chase after her children should she choose to start a family.

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Related Words

• infirmity