Meaning & Definition of word "Age"

Age

/eɪdʒ/

1. The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.
- Example: She is at the age where she is starting to think about college.
2. A particular period in history.
- Example: The Stone Age was a significant time in human history.
3. The period of time that a thing has been in existence.
- Example: The age of the artifact was estimated to be over 1,000 years.
4. The stage of life or development.
- Example: In her old age, she enjoyed knitting and gardening.

1. To cause to grow older or to become aged.
- Example: The cheese was aged for several months to enhance its flavor.
2. To become older or to advance in years.
- Example: As we age, our bodies go through many changes.

Middle English: from Old French 'age', from Latin 'aetas', 'aetatis'.

coming of age:

The transition from childhood to adulthood.

age before beauty:

A humorous saying suggesting that older people should go first.

age is just a number:

An expression indicating that a person's age should not be a barrier to their actions.

aged:

Having lived for a specified number of years.

ageing:

The process of becoming older.

ageless:

Without age; eternal.

Meaning: Old school

Example Sentence: He's got that old school vibe, really his age.

Meaning: Youngster

Example Sentence: The club is full of youngsters, I'm feeling my age.