: having existed for ages : ancient

Examples of age-old in a Sentence

age-old customs and beliefs
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The age-old mansions of Casco Antiguo are slowly being saved, many transformed into boutique hotels that offer a personalized take on the centuries-old character of neighborhood. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Wyle shared that several storylines on the show will also address age-old issues that have plagued the medical industry since its inception. Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025 The age-old cemeteries sprinkled between today’s glass office buildings serve as the final resting place for some of London’s original financiers. Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025 This age-old conflict resurfaced in California recently, igniting modern tensions. Peter Kareiva, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of age-old was in 1860

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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age-old. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

age-old

adjective
ˈa-ˈjōld
: having existed for ages : ancient
an age-old story
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