golden years

plural noun

: the advanced years in a lifetime
active well into their golden years

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The series follows gay gentlemen of a certain age and three best friends (Lane, Bomer, Graham), who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one, Bunny Schneiderman (Lane), lives with his mother, Sybil (Lavin). Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025 So will Tyson be spending his golden years balling out in the Sunshine State? Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025 Brain health is integral to your journey, from the moment you’re born to your golden years. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 There’s no better way to spend your golden years than taking a 12,500-foot leap through the sky, right? Lori Leibovich, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for golden years 

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden years was in 1945

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“Golden years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20years. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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