Father Time

noun

: time personified especially as a bearded old man holding a scythe and an hourglass

Examples of Father Time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But this is precisely where the first quarter moon in Capricorn comes into play, which is equivalent to Father Time entering the room and asking for a plan and strategy for the future. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2026

The Brewers are an exceptional young team and Father Time is undefeated. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Seemingly defying Father Time, James continues to be an elite player. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

But a drug that stopped our coifs from graying would not prevent the march of Father Time. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Father Time

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime