golden age

noun

: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art a golden age for our country
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The film harks back to Hong Kong action cinema’s golden age, spotlighting authentic martial arts and hand-to-hand combat performed by an international roster of elite fighters. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025 In India, an era of glaring inequality is also a golden age of graft. Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025 The reggaetón star transported fans to salsa's golden age on his Cosa Nuestra tour — a high-concept smash that cemented his status as one of the most exciting new arena headliners. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025 The trip blends the nostalgia and romance of the golden age of travel with Africa’s untamed landscapes. Jennifer Broome, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for golden age

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden age was in the 15th century

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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