Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

golden-age

noun
/ˈɡoʊldən eɪdʒ/
Definition
A period of great happiness, success, or achievement.
Examples
  • The Renaissance is often considered the golden age of art and culture in Europe.
  • Many believe that the golden age of cinema was during the 1950s.
  • His childhood was a golden age filled with adventure and discovery.
Meaning
The term ‘golden age’ typically refers to a time when something, such as an art form, culture, or civilization, reaches its peak of excellence and prosperity.
Synonyms
  • heyday
  • peak
  • prime
  • flourishing period
  • zenith