ageing
Americannoun
noun
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the process of growing old or developing the appearance and characteristics of old age
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the change of properties that occurs in some metals after heat treatment or cold working
adjective
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becoming or appearing older or elderly
an ageing car
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giving or creating the appearance of age or elderliness
that dress is really ageing on her
Example Sentences
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In the ageing nation, home to almost 100,000 people over 100, diapers and related products are used more by seniors than babies.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The government believes around 75% of Russia's crude oil is transported by ageing ships and has imposed sanctions on 544 vessels thought to be in the shadow fleet.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
During her term in office, she’s had to deal with Europe’s well-advertised vulnerabilities, most notably in energy dependence and the demographic challenges of an ageing society.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
Liver disease continues to rise globally, driven by ageing populations, obesity, and metabolic conditions.
From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026
They were both old and round, and they lived in their flat with a number of ageing Highland terriers who had names like Hamish and Andrew and Jock.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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