age limit

noun

: an age under or over which something can or cannot be done
The lower age limit for voting is 18.

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In truth, Mattel’s most exclusive product reveals, like this one, know no age limit. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 As explained earlier, Australia’s age limit does not stop kids from accessing social media content. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026 If there is an age limit on magic and miracles, Messi keeps missing the memo. — Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 There’s no age limit on sunscreen, except for infants younger than six months old. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for age limit

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“Age limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20limit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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