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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The Oilers were one of the oldest teams in the NHL a year ago and will be playing the oldies all winter long again this year. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 10 July 2024 In October, our team indulged in a mix of oldies but goodies and new eateries. Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 This oldie is a goodie with its thick and creamy consistency and crunchy topping. Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 From now until five in the morning, the best of the oldies for you, until the dawn. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oldie 

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Nov. 2024.

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