old-time

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈtīm How to pronounce old-time (audio)
Definition of old-timenext
as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time an old-time song that took the long-married couple back to when they were first dating

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Recent Examples of old-time An adventure with worms, good fat juicy old-time earthworms, moist and sexy and leaving their mucus on you. — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 This old-time favorite is always a good idea. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Nearly 60 years later, El Sombrero remains a classic old-time restaurant, almost like a little museum of Tex-Mex food on the edge of the north Fort Worth suburb. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 Historically, bootlegging went hand in hand with old-time music. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for old-time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
  1. vintage
  2. antique
  3. retro
  4. traditional
  5. historical
  6. historic
  7. antiquated
Adjective
  • The Soft Symmetry is crafted in both a smooth calf leather, with a gleaming gold lock closure, and a vintage leather, with accompanying matte silver hardware that gives it an intentionally patinaed look and slouchy feel.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms are furnished with just the right amount of country Western kitsch, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, Pendleton blankets, and vintage paintings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of vintage
Adjective
  • The 1950s coffee table is topped with an antique metal Korean grain smasher.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Sumptuously furnished with vintage and antique decor, the rooms make a statement through bold colors, custom kimono bathrobes, and handmade Hästens beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of antique
Adjective
  • Roughly 10 miles from downtown in North Austin’s Domain district, this four-acre western-style retro hotel is near tech offices and steps from a wide mix of dining, designer shopping, and Rock Rose, the area’s nightlife hub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Habity Design The Habity bedside clock looks like a familiar retro alarm clock, but inside sits a low-power e-paper screen, a speaker, and a small collection of calming sounds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of retro
Adjective
  • Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This new stromal cell injection shifts the focus from traditional pain management to regenerative treatment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the film tells a true story that powerfully illustrates how indispensable investigative journalism is in uncovering historical crimes.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • The backstory Once upon a time, there was a Spanish family blessed with a talent for finding historic buildings and transforming them into hotels that anyone who admires beauty and nature would want to visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • One of Roseville's oldest and most historic structures is getting some new attention.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of historic
Adjective
  • The revisions by Takaichi's government to the antiquated law is meant to solidify the principle of the crucial imperial bloodline but pushes aside the emperor’s daughter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Viewed through a 2026 lens, this now antiquated process seems like a herculean undertaking, one that somehow worked.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of antiquated

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