Father Time

noun

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

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Father Time is undefeated, but it is stalled by some better than others, and that almost always requires an elite skill set during a player’s prime. Murat Ates, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 But Father Time is as daunting to outrun as an unblocked edge rusher. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025 Mack continues to push back from Father Time bringing him down as Mack, despite entering his 12th season, continues to be highly productive. Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025 And Father Time remains undefeated. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Father Time

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Father Time was in 1559

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“Father Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Father%20Time. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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