of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

Examples of of old in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He is sometimes inspired to make a poor choice, but, as with the silent comedians of old, the universe will contrive to save him. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024 Perhaps, Thompson’s sole voice reminds us of the country music of old. Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Archaeologists also uncovered dozens of other artifacts, including several ivory figures once used on altars, fragments of religious artifacts, pieces of old stained glass windows and a woven gold band, the museum said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024 There were tins of old photographs and negatives of nitrate film reels from the 1800s and 1900s. Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for of old 

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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.

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