middle age

noun

Definition of middle age

: the period of life from about 45 to about 64

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Other Words from middle age

middle-aged \ ˌmi-​dᵊl-​ˈājd How to pronounce middle-aged (audio) \ adjective
middle-ager \ ˌmi-​dᵊl-​ˈā-​jər How to pronounce middle-ager (audio) \ noun

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.
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The hyoid starts out as three small bones with joint-like connections but hardens during middle age into a U-shape that can break more easily. al, "Broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck raise questions," 15 Aug. 2019 The hyoid starts out as three small bones with joint-like connections but hardens during middle age into a U-shape that can break more easily. Aaron C. Davis, chicagotribune.com, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck, sources say," 15 Aug. 2019 The hyoid starts out as three small bones with joint-like connections but hardens during middle age into a U-shape that can break more easily. Anchorage Daily News, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Epstein’s neck, deepening questions around his death," 15 Aug. 2019 The hyoid starts out as three small bones with joint-like connections but hardens during middle age into a U-shape that can break more easily. oregonlive.com, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Epstein’s neck, deepening questions around his death," 14 Aug. 2019 At 48, Hawke was dissolute, his pretty-boy charm replaced with the bullish aggression of paunchy middle age. Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, "Sam Shepard Saw It All Coming," 11 July 2019 These are common problems, especially as men reach middle age and beyond. Detroit Free Press, "How to talk to your doctor about awkward men’s health issues," 17 June 2019 In many of those cases, allegations date back decades and have spawned new lawsuits in recent years from former students who are now middle aged and still grappling with their experiences. Zach Murdock, courant.com, "Private, all-girls Westover School to open independent investigation into past sexual assault allegations," 7 June 2019 Of course, that speaks to Sandler's audience matriculating toward middle age, which, conveniently, is precisely what the movie is about. Brian Lowry, CNN, "Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston reunite in generic 'Murder Mystery'," 14 June 2019

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First Known Use of middle age

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for middle age

middle age

noun

Kids Definition of middle age

: the period of life from about 45 to about 64 years of age

Other Words from middle age

middle-aged \ ˌmi-​dᵊl-​ˈājd \ adjective

middle age

noun
mid·​dle age | \ ˌmid-ᵊl-ˈāj How to pronounce middle age (audio) \

Medical Definition of middle age

: the period of life from about 45 to about 64 years of age

Other Words from middle age

middle-aged \ ˌmid-​ᵊl-​ˈājd How to pronounce middle-aged (audio) \ adjective