aged

adjective
UK: /ˈeɪdʒd/
US: /ˈeɪdʒd/

  1. Having lived or existed for a long time; old.

    1. My aged cat sleeps most of the day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aged oak tree stood as a silent sentinel over the property, its branches reaching towards the sky. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a specified age.

    1. He is an aged man, about eighty years old. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aged wine was carefully stored in the cellar, maturing to perfection over decades. [ ] [ ]

  3. (Of food or drink) having been kept for a period to develop flavor.

    1. I love aged cheddar cheese with crackers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aged balsamic vinegar, drizzled sparingly, elevated the simple salad to a gourmet delight. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mature elderly old
aged verb

  1. To grow old; to show the effects of age.

    1. We all aged a bit during that difficult year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The photograph revealed how rapidly he had aged since their last meeting, his face lined with worry. [ ] [ ]

  2. To allow something to develop flavor or improve over time.

    1. The cheese is aged in caves. [ ] [ ]
    2. Wine is aged in oak barrels to develop its complex aroma and flavor profile, enhancing its overall quality. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aged" in English means: Having lived or existed for a long time; old., Having a specified age., (Of food or drink) having been kept for a period to develop flavor..

The phonetic transcription of "aged" is /ˈeɪdʒd/ in British English and /ˈeɪdʒd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aged": mature, elderly, old.

Example usage of "aged": "My aged cat sleeps most of the day.". More examples on the page.