Meaning & use
golden years
The later years of a person's life, typically after retirement, often viewed as comfortable or rewarding.
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They spent their golden years traveling happily around Europe together every summer.
He hoped to enjoy his golden years free from financial worry.
A note on using this word
The phrase is generally positive and idealized; it is sometimes used ironically when old age brings hardship instead.
Words with a similar meaning
retirementlater years
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