aged

adjective

ˈā-jəd How to pronounce aged (audio)
ˈājd;
ˈājd How to pronounce aged (audio)
for sense 1b
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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
3
: having acquired a desirable quality or undergone an expected and desired change with the passage of time
aged wine
aged cheese
agedness
ˈā-jəd-nəs How to pronounce aged (audio)
noun

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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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Among the multitudes in Delhi was Prashantkumar Dhramshibhai Patel, a middle-aged lawyer, who had traveled to the capital from Ahmedabad, a city in the western state of Gujarat. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 The Rum Room isn’t called that for nothing, featuring over 100 rare and aged expressions worldwide that help with making these tiki-style drinks. — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Its vibe feels delightfully vintage thanks to the aged green finish and beautiful scrollwork. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 For those aged 12-19, soda was the top source, followed closely by sweet bakery products and then tea, coffee and candy. — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aged

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of agen "to age entry 2" (modeled on Anglo-French agé)

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of aged was in the 15th century

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aged

adjective
1
ˈā-jəd
 : very old
an aged oak
2
ˈājd
 : having reached a specified age
a child aged ten
agedness
ˈā-jəd-nəs How to pronounce aged (audio)
noun

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