Aged Definition

aged
adjective
  1. advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); "aged members of the society"; "elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper"; "senior citizen"
  2. at an advanced stage of erosion (pronounced as one syllable); "aged rocks"
  3. having attained a specific age; (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable); "aged ten"; "ten years of age"
  4. of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable); "mature well- aged cheeses"
  5. (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable)
noun
  1. people who are old collectively; "special arrangements were available for the aged"

"Aged" in song lyrics

See how aged is used in real songs:

  • "christie brinley aged"
    AOL — AOL
  • "christie brinkley aged"
    AOL — AOL
  • "by pass surgery for the aged"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "aged"

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