old age

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Definition

Noun: 1. The later part of normal life; the period of life after youth and middle age: The final stage of human life, typically characterized by retirement from active work and, often, a decline in physical strength and health. 2. The condition of being advanced in years: The state of having lived for a long time.

Examples
  • She is writing a book about the challenges and joys of old age.
  • He saved money throughout his career to ensure financial security in his old age.
  • The program provides support for people in their old age.
Advanced Usage
  • "ripe old age": A phrase used to emphasize a very advanced or impressive age.
    • His grandmother lived to the ripe old age of 102.
  • "infirmities of old age": A formal phrase referring to the physical weaknesses or illnesses common in later life.
    • The patient was suffering from the typical infirmities of old age.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elderly (adj.): Being past middle age and approaching old age.
    • We need to design cities that are accessible for the elderly population.
  • Senior citizen (n.): A polite and common term for an older person, especially one who is retired.
    • Discounts are available for senior citizens.
  • Aged (adj. or n.): (Formal) Very old; old people collectively.
    • Care for the aged is a societal responsibility.
  • Geriatric (adj.): Relating to old age or the care of aged people (often used in medical/clinical contexts).
    • She specializes in geriatric medicine.
Synonyms
  • Advanced years
  • Declining years
  • Senescence (Biological/formal term for the process of aging)
  • Dotage (Often implies a feeble or childish state due to old age)
Related Phrases
  • Golden years: A euphemistic and positive term for the period of retirement and old age.
    • They are enjoying their golden years traveling the world.
  • Twilight years: A poetic phrase for the final years of a person's life.
    • He spent his twilight years in his countryside cottage.
Noun
  1. a late time of life
    • old age is not for sissies
    • he's showing his years
    • age hasn't slowed him down at all
    • a beard white with eld
    • on the brink of geezerhood

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