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

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

Kim says she had to reassure the women that she wouldn't stereotype them or pity them for working into old age.

From BBC

One expert told the PA news agency the negative natural change is "not unexpected" due to the low rate of babies being born and the large post-war birth cohorts now entering old age having had longer lives.

From BBC

And — bonus points — that person would be someone you vibe with so you can all hang out together blissfully into old age.

From Los Angeles Times

So, that's what old age is doing to me.

From Salon

Related Words

• infirmity