Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

salad-days

noun
/ˈsaləd deɪz/
Definition
A time in one’s life characterized by youthful experience and inexperience, often marked by carefree and innocent behavior.
Examples
  • She often reminisces about her salad days, recalling the freedom and joy of her youth.
  • During his salad days, he traveled the world with no responsibilities holding him back.
  • The artist drew inspiration from his salad days, capturing the essence of carefree summers in his paintings.
Meaning
The phrase usually refers to a period when a person is young and naive, often reflecting a sense of nostalgia for simpler, happier times.
Synonyms
  • youthful days
  • early years
  • innocent times
  • carefree days