Synonyms of age-oldnext
: having existed for ages : ancient

Examples of age-old in a Sentence

age-old customs and beliefs
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Defense attorney Alexandra Kazarian said California politicians are repeating age-old mistakes of trying to arrest their way out of a mental health crisis. James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 This age-old miracle tool will cut down on your cleaning time and reduce the effort of wiping down your shower doors. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 Heimes discusses how the solution cuts the friction of age-old systems through immense selection, fast delivery, and a foundation built on customer obsession and earned trust. Rachel Oppenheim, semafor.com, 16 June 2026 The authentic flavors and age-old architecture of a medieval village, combined with the comforts and amenities of a modern luxury resort. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of age-old was in 1860

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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age-old. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

age-old

adjective
ˈa-ˈjōld
: having existed for ages : ancient
an age-old story
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