tried-and-true

adjective

ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü 

: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy

a tried-and-true sales technique

Synonyms of tried-and-true

• reliable
• true
• good
• safe
• solid

Examples of tried-and-true in a Sentence

a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me

Recent Examples on the Web

This year, October Prime Day includes deals on tried-and-true favorites and a few surprises. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026

This year’s list of markdowns features up to 60% off everything from cult-fave Korean beauty brands like Medicube to tried-and-true hair brands like Hot Tools and Revlon. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026

For a classic Thanksgiving experience, start with our tried-and-true-and-tried-again-and-still-true Simple-Is-Best Stuffing, a reader favorite for more than a decade. — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

From cozy matching sets to comfy ballet flats and polished basics, shop our moms’ tried-and-true picks, all from Amazon’s fashion department. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tried-and-true

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

tried-and-true

adjective

: known to be reliable

a tried-and-true friend

a tried-and-true remedy