1
: adhering to traditional policies or practices
an old-school coach
2
: characteristic or evocative of an earlier or original style, manner, or form
old-school music
: adherents of traditional policies and practices
Examples of old-school in a Sentence
Adjective
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Being a Western drama, naturally there's plenty of gunfights, showdowns and old-school cowboy justice.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Off to the sides are an old-school ladies’ lounge and a paneled library.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
The Grammy winner then punctuated the sentiment by tagging both Clairo and McGuire and typing out an old-school heart symbol.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
The single leans into old-school hip-hop influences, and shows the love that both musicians have for the art form.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Being a Western drama, naturally there's plenty of gunfights, showdowns and old-school cowboy justice.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Off to the sides are an old-school ladies’ lounge and a paneled library.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
The Grammy winner then punctuated the sentiment by tagging both Clairo and McGuire and typing out an old-school heart symbol.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 2 May 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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