adulthood

[ uh-duhlt-hood ]

noun

1. the state or period of being fully grown, fully developed, or of age:

   My mother raised four children to adulthood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of adulthood¹

adult ( def ) + -hood ( def )

Example Sentences

“I’ve seen his plays since I was a kid in middle school. In my young adulthood, I was witnessing readings and productions of the plays in Atlanta where I lived. August was there often, working to develop the complete works. The ‘Century Cycle’ is especially what you want to do as an actor, as a Black actor.

From Los Angeles Times

He’d spent his young adulthood outside the state, graduating from Yale Law School and living in Washington and San Francisco.

From Slate

That is if they survive into adulthood.

From Salon

The effects of malnutrition and starvation during childhood continue into adulthood.

From Salon

“These homes have a lot of kids living with their parents into adulthood. They want the American dream. And so those are the issues that swing this district.”

From Los Angeles Times

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