1
a
: the time of life at which some particular qualification, power, or capacity arises or rests
the voting age is 18
specifically
: majority
b
: one of the stages of life
c
: the length of an existence extending from the beginning to any given time
a boy 10 years of age
d
: lifetime
e
: an advanced stage of life
2
: a period of time dominated by a central figure or prominent feature
the age of Pericles
: such as
a
: a period in history or human progress
the age of reptiles
the age of exploration
b
: a cultural period marked by the prominence of a particular item
entering the atomic age
c
: a division of geologic time that is usually shorter than an epoch
3
a
: the period contemporary with a person's lifetime or with his or her active life
b
: a long time
—usually used in plural
haven't seen him in ages
c
4
: an individual's development measured in terms of the years requisite for like development of an average individual
aged; aging or ageing
1
: to become old : show the effects or the characteristics of increasing age
2
: to acquire a desirable quality (such as mellowness or ripeness) by standing undisturbed for some time
letting cheese age
1
: aggregate : collection
trackage
2
a
: action : process
haulage
b
: cumulative result of
breakage
c
: rate of
dosage
3
: house or place of
orphanage
4
: state : rank
peonage
5
: charge
postage
Synonyms
Examples of age in a Sentence
Noun
Some people are reluctant to reveal their ages.
She died tragically at a young age.
The treatment depends on the sex and age of the patient.
She died at the age of 90.
The movie appeals to people of all ages.
Their son needs to spend more time with children his own age.
They taught a group of children ranging in age from 8 to 11.
She joined the company at age 35.
The program is for people over age 50.
The car is in good condition for its age.
Verb
As he aged he grew more and more bitter.
You haven't aged a day since I saw you last!
His troubles have aged him.
Exposure to the sun has aged her skin.
The wine ages in oak barrels.
The wine is aged in oak barrels.
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No significant changes were observed in the use of hard drugs like cocaine or heroin in any age group.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
In England, 22% of children aged 4 to 5 years are either overweight or obese.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
But not every child in that age range is ready for strength training.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
No significant changes were observed in the use of hard drugs like cocaine or heroin in any age group.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
The survey also indicated support for addressing aging HVAC, roofing, building exteriors, energy efficiency and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance at its five elementary school buildings and Franklin High School.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
In England, 22% of children aged 4 to 5 years are either overweight or obese.
—Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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age
1 of 3 noun1
a
: the time of life when a person attains some right or capacity
the voting age is 18
b
: the time from birth to a specified date
a child six years of age
c
: normal lifetime
d
: the later part of life
youth and age
2
: a period of time associated with a particular person or thing
machine age
the age of exploration
3
: a long period of time
did it ages ago
age
2 of 3 verb
aged; aging or ageing
1
: to become or cause to become old or old in appearance
his troubles aged him
2
: to become or cause to become mellow or mature : ripen
letting cheese age
-age
3 of 3 noun suffixij
1
: total amount : collection
mileage
2
a
: action : process
coverage
b
: result of
breakage
c
: rate of
dosage
3
: house or place of
orphanage
4
: state : status
bondage
5
: fee : charge
postage
Etymology
Noun suffix
Middle English -age "collection," from early French -age (same meaning), from Latin -aticum, suffix of mass and abstract nouns
Medical Definition
age
1 of 2 noun1
a
: the part of life from birth to a given time
a child 10 years of age
b
: the time or part of life at which some particular event, qualification, or capacity arises, occurs, or is lost
of reproductive age
age of onset
see middle age
c
: an advanced stage of life
2
: an individual's development measured in terms of the years requisite for like development of an average individual
a child of 7 with a mental age of 10
see binet age, mental age
age
2 of 2 verb
aged; aging or ageing
: to become old : show the effects or the characteristics of increasing age
: to cause to become old
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