of old

phrase

formal + literary

: in the past : in a time that was long ago

in (the) days of old

Examples of of old in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Midcentury Modern library where Rosales first inhaled the aroma of old books has changed. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

These days, the industry of old has gone, but another rich and profitable seam has opened up. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The world needs research to keep just ahead of the latest challenges—such as rising temperatures and new strains of old agricultural diseases. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Several restaurants, shops, a golf course, and banquet rooms are on-site, and all of it is filled with the charms of old Palm Beach. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for of old

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled