oldie

noun

old·​ie ˈōl-dē How to pronounce oldie (audio)
: one that is old
especially : a popular song of an earlier day

Examples of oldie in a Sentence

This recipe's an oldie and a favorite in my family.
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Fraser credits the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtracks for her love of oldies. — Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026 On warm Carolina nights in Steele Creek, string lights glow overhead and oldies drift through the speakers. — Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026 Rancheras, funk and oldies blasted everywhere. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oldie

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oldie was in 1874

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“Oldie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oldie. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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