Heyday
(noun)
- The period of time when someone or something is at their peak or most successful.
- A time of great prosperity, success, or happiness.
Origin:
The word "heyday" comes from the old english word "hēa dæg" which means "high day" or "holiday".
Examples:
- The company's heyday was in the 1990s when they dominated the market.
- He remembered the heyday of his youth with fondness.
- During the heyday of the Roman Empire, it was the dominant power in the world.
- The singer's heyday was in the 1980s when she released several hit songs.
- The city's heyday as a cultural center was in the early 20th century.