old age

noun

1. the last period of human life, now often considered to be the years after 65.

Other Words From

• old-age adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of old age¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

A standout in the seventh episode chronicles the tumbling cascade of infirmities that come with old age that start with aches that never go away.

From Salon

This cross-checking was crucial not only to avoid fraudulent claims of extreme old age, but also to correct for possible errors in the records.

From Science Magazine

“In my old age, I know I won’t end up on the street,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

We don’t know how it dies: illness or injury, predators or old age.

From Los Angeles Times

Later in life he took up writing, producing not only a political autobiography but two further books about the "adventures of an old age pensioner".

From BBC

Related Words

• infirmity