old age

The last part of a person’s life, when they have lived for many years.

• She enjoys life in old age.
• They saved money for their old age.
• He hopes to reach old age in good health.

How to use it: in old age (She stayed active in old age.)

Similar words: later life

Opposites: youth

Common phrases: in old age, reach old age, comfortable old age

Natural death after many years of life, as the body becomes weaker and develops health problems.

• His dog died of old age.
• The family said she died peacefully of old age.
• Old age was recorded as the cause of death.

How to use it: die of old age (Our cat died of old age.)

Common phrases: die of old age, death from old age