ripe old age

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Meaning · English

A very advanced age, typically characterized by good health and longevity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tuổi già rất cao, thường được đặc trưng bởi sức khỏe tốt và tuổi thọ

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Literally: fully matured stage of life
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She lived to a ripe old age of 95.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “ripe old age” mean?

A very advanced age, typically characterized by good health and longevity. Literally: fully matured stage of life

Is “ripe old age” formal or informal?

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