age bracket — a range of ages used for classification or statistical purposes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a range of ages used for classification or statistical purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /eɪdʒ ˈbrækɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom tries to use slang to fit into the younger age bracket, but she just sounds like a confused grandma.
- The 40-50 age bracket is known for buying sports cars and having midlife crises.
- This insurance policy offers better rates for the 25-35 age bracket.
age bracket
NOUN[/eɪdʒ ˈbrækɪt/]
a range of ages used for classification or statistical purposes
In the center of the frame, a friendly staff member at a desk directs people into different waiting areas based on their ages. She points children toward colorful play mats while guiding teenagers to gaming stations nearby. Adults gather around information tables as elderly visitors sit in comfortable chairs with refreshments. Each group naturally forms distinct sections showing clear age-based organization. people being organized into specific age ranges for classification purposes
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Age bracket is a compound term combining age (from Old French 'aage', from Latin 'aetas' meaning lifetime or age) and bracket (from Old French 'braguette', originally denoting a clasp or fastening). The term emerged in modern English to describe a specific range or category of ages, with bracket metaphorically extending from its literal meaning of a fastening device to signify a defined interval or grouping.
Breakdown
age (from Latin aetas: lifetime, era) + bracket (from Old French braguette: a clasp or support; later extended to mean a range or interval). The compound uses bracket in its figurative sense of a defined category or span.
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📝Examples
“My mom tries to use slang to fit into the younger age bracket, but she just sounds like a confused grandma.”
“The 40-50 age bracket is known for buying sports cars and having midlife crises.”
“This insurance policy offers better rates for the 25-35 age bracket.”
“Social media platforms analyze user behavior by age bracket to improve their algorithms.”
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