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Aging Meaning in English

word · lemma: age

/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
AY-jing
/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
AY-jing

Definición

The process of growing older or showing signs of age. Can refer to people, objects, or systems becoming older, deteriorating, or maturing over time.

Uso & Matices

American spelling is 'aging'; British spelling is 'ageing' — both are correct. Can be positive (aging wine, aging cheese = improving with time) or negative (aging infrastructure, aging population = deteriorating). 'Anti-aging' is a huge industry term. Collocations: aging population, aging process, aging gracefully.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Aging is a natural part of life.

basic

The country has an aging population.

basic

This cheese improves with aging.

basic

The aging infrastructure in this city desperately needs billions in investment.

natural

She's aging gracefully and refuses to use any anti-aging products.

natural

The wine cellar is designed specifically for aging reds at the perfect temperature.

natural