bygone

adjective

by·​gone ˈbī-ˌgȯn How to pronounce bygone (audio)
 also  -ˌgän
: gone by : past
bygone days
especially : outmoded
bygone styles
bygone noun

Examples of bygone in a Sentence

the bygone days of our ancestors The stone wall is from a bygone age.
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Penned by Taka Yacht Design, the yacht showcases classic lines from bow to stern that evoke a bygone era of sailing. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2025 The recipe comes from a bygone department store called Miller & Rhoads, which was founded in Richmond, Virginia, in 1883. Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 Whispers of endless buffets at industry parties, seem a distant echo of a bygone era. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The summer job may be a myth of bygone era The U.S. hiring cooldown is casting a chill over a teen summer job market that has sizzled the past few years. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bygone

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bygone was in the 15th century

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“Bygone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bygone. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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bygone

adjective
by·​gone ˈbī-ˌgȯn How to pronounce bygone (audio)
 also  -ˌgän
: gone by : past
a bygone era
bygone noun

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