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# of a certain age

phrase (adjective phrase used after a noun: a woman of a certain age, people of a certain age)

«of a certain age» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, polite) middle-aged or old; no longer young.

### In the lessons

People use it to mention that someone is older without saying a number or «old», especially about women, to be polite or a bit humorous. Polite register, all English-speaking countries.

### Examples

- She is a lady of a certain age who loves dancing.
- Songs for listeners of a certain age.
- Men of a certain age often start cycling.
- When you reach a certain age, you need glasses for reading.
- People of a certain age will remember cassette tapes.
- Don't ask her how old she is — let's just say she's of a certain age.

### Note

It never says which age; it means «older». Said too often about women it can sound condescending. Plain words: old, older, middle-aged.