age-old

adjective

ˈāj-ˈōld 

: having existed for ages : ancient

Synonyms of age-old

• ancient
• venerable
• old
• medieval

Examples of age-old in a Sentence

age-old customs and beliefs

Recent Examples on the Web

As past and present echo through the mountains, human encroachment and indifference threaten to erase their unique spirit, and his story becomes a reflection of an age-old, unequal struggle. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

That’s a recap of these three inspiring talks, conducted in that age-old landmark. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

In many ways, unemployment and underemployment among young people are age-old problems. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

Kristen Stewart bent an age-old wedding guest rule while attending Emma Roberts’s nuptials on July 25. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for age-old

• overhauled
• reinstalled
• appalled
• enthralled
• forestalled
• grunwald
• installed
• piebald
• recalled
• uncalled
• auld
• bald

Kids Definition

age-old

adjective

ˈa-ˈjōld

: having existed for ages : ancient

an age-old story