golden age

noun

: a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement

Examples of golden age in a Sentence

the golden age of art a golden age for our country
Recent Examples on the Web That inflated the price of tickets well above what the market would ultimately bear, meaning flying was unaffordable for most people in the golden age. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 The 1980s birthed high school rom-coms such as Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, but the allure of rom-coms had largely dissipated at the box office, until Nora ushered in their golden age. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for golden age 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of golden age was in the 15th century

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“Golden age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20age. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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