adulthood
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: adulthoods
Sense 1
The state or condition, for humans and other animals, of physical and psychological maturity: being an adult.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The time period of a person's majority, following puberty and lasting until death.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adulthood” mean?
The state or condition, for humans and other animals, of physical and psychological maturity: being an adult.
Is “adulthood” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.