Synonyms of age-oldnext
: having existed for ages : ancient

Examples of age-old in a Sentence

age-old customs and beliefs
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The agency uses drones and aircraft to aid searches, but bloodhounds remain an age-old, low-tech solution. ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026 But Denver's age-old issues with him off the court have resurfaced recently. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026 Red meat has long been blamed for raising blood sugar and diabetes risk, while chicken is widely seen as the healthier option — but a new study challenges that age-old advice. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026 To the Players Association, such competitive balance arguments are age-old red herrings, distractions from the owners’ ultimate goal of increasing their franchise values and lining their own pockets. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

age-old

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