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

The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

More Getty Images LeBron James has prolonged his longevity more than just by defying Father Time. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Opening night 2028-29 Winnipeg’s battle with Father Time will come to a head three seasons from now. — Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Father Time faces 100 figures, including children, soldiers and lovers. — Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 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