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Examples of middle age in a Sentence
as our generation approaches middle age
The patient was in late middle age.
He feared the approach of middle age.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brice is a beautiful prose stylist, and her book navigates the turbulence of middle age with a steady — and elegant — hand.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
The book follows an artist entering middle age with all of the angst that often entails.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Over the last 10 years, a growing number of American women — and particularly women in middle age — have reported binge-drinking, Dr. Keyes said.
—Dani Blum, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Even in middle age, being on good terms with our siblings continues to strongly correlate with our mental and physical well-being, especially during life transitions like a divorce or caring for ailing parents.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of middle age was
in the 14th century
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Cite this Entry
“Middle age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20age. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
middle age
noun
: the period of life from about 45 to about 64
middle-aged
adjective
ˌmid-ᵊl-ˈājd
Medical Definition
middle age
noun
mid·dle age
ˌmid-ᵊl-ˈāj
: the period of life from about 45 to about 64 years of age
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