middle age
compound noun11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
The beginning period of middle age, typically from the early 40s.
The later period of middle age, typically from the 50s to early 60s.
The fat that people often gain around their waist in middle age.
Indicates that someone is significantly advanced in the period of middle age, not at the beginning of it.
Commonly used to describe a state or action occurring within the middle age period.
Refers to events or states that happen within the period of middle age.
Indicates progression over the entire period of middle age.
To arrive at the stage of middle age.
To be getting near to middle age.
To begin the period of middle age.
An informal way to say you have reached middle age, sometimes with a slightly negative or surprising tone.