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
