1
: grown old: such as
a
: of an advanced age
an aged man
b
: having attained a specified age
a man aged 40 years
2
: typical of old age
the aged wrinkles in my cheeks—
Shakespeare
Shakespeare3
: having acquired a desirable quality or undergone an expected and desired change with the passage of time
aged wine
aged cheese
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Examples of aged in a Sentence
a group of men aged between 20 and 30
all the young men went to fight in the war; and only the aged and infirm remained behind
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Chloe Schama, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Each section of the building’s exterior is paired with a layer of terra-cotta pilasters that don both the east and west façades of the tower, giving it a glamorous aged feel without overdoing it.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Legendary musician and producer Jones—who worked with some of the music industry's biggest names, including Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles—died aged 91 at his home in Bel Air, California.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
This brand is known for its limited edition, high-quality Irish whiskeys, often aged in unique and carefully selected casks.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Aged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aged. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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aged
adjective1
ˈā-jəd
: very old
an aged oak
2
ˈājd
: having reached a specified age
a child aged ten
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