: having existed for ages : ancient

Examples of age-old in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in this epic, heartfelt Stephen Schwartz musical. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024 There’s also baking soda—an age-old natural whitener. Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024 The Terminator producer Gale Anne Hurd has addressed an age-old rumor about the beloved sci-fi franchise in the wake of O.J. Simpson's death. EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024 Sources: Al Jazeera, International Fund for Agricultural Development India’s communities are reviving age-old farming practices to combat water scarcity The northern Bundelkhand region receives as much as 1,300 millimeters (51 inches) of rainfall per year, higher than the national average. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024 Learning the biology behind this age-old, rock-solid advice can encourage us to take other actions that will help promote a long and healthy life. Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024 Nevertheless, the state’s age-old jousting over water use priorities continues and may become more intense as climate change affects the amount of water available. Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024 In the age-old battle against rats, veterans in Washington, D.C., are reaching consensus that victory is measured not in annihilation, but in changing human behavior by building community trust and cooperation. Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024 Soccer Mexico’s national soccer team must deal with an age-old problem March 26, 2024 Kuntz, one of the few Black MLS executives at the GM level or above, has changed the Galaxy in other ways too. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

age-old

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