old age

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• old-age adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of old age¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

At the "grand old age of 35", Helen says she now knows what she's looking for.

From BBC

She stated the actual cause of death was narrowing and "calcification of his coronary arteries due to old age".

From BBC

The entertainment news show “Extra” is getting a new host in its old age.

From Los Angeles Times

As climate-related disasters increase in coming years, paying for old age, already difficult, will become harder to do.

From Salon

The couple are now living separately in their old age, because James poses too much of a risk to his wife, says Sarah.

From BBC

Related Words

• infirmity