aging

/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: agings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The process of becoming older or more mature.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Becoming elderly.

AdjectiveRegister: US

Examples

The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush.

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 “aging” mean?

The process of becoming older or more mature.

Is “aging” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.