outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Even in 2026, some footwear makers are utilizing outdated methods and measurements while working with limited insight into the actual foot shapes and dimensions of their target customers.
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Regularly clear out expired food, outdated medicine, and unnecessary paperwork to stay organized.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
There's an outdated myth that young audiences don't buy tickets to Broadway shows.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for outdated
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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