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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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Whether doling flavors that are old-school or new-fangled, each shop makes its ice cream fresh daily at each store, as has been done since its founding.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
His grassroots upbringing helps explain why one of Chaney’s most old-school traits is an aversion to the idea of making content.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s a happy medium there where analytics and old-school meet that's probably the perfect sweet spot.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The building with the Capitol dome is hard to miss, and inside you’ll find a simple, old-school counter-service setup with a wall full of history and photos.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Whether doling flavors that are old-school or new-fangled, each shop makes its ice cream fresh daily at each store, as has been done since its founding.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
His grassroots upbringing helps explain why one of Chaney’s most old-school traits is an aversion to the idea of making content.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s a happy medium there where analytics and old-school meet that's probably the perfect sweet spot.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-school
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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