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

Alas, the Criterion Collection, at a glance, is a bunch of old movies on DVD, and yet, one that has grown to resemble a large, quite selective archive intended to withstand the ephemeral winds of Netflix, Peacock and Prime. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Same cast, different show This latest flavor continues the casting theme of old, rather than changing things up and running a dedicated operating platform. — New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2026

While all of this was going on, the fashions and the posturing of old Hollywood was roaring back into prominence. — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Hang it on your front door or prop it on a mantel for a dose of old-fashioned holiday spirit. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for of old

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