of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

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If your first thought is to recycle your box of old gadgets, read this first. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 The audience cheered the entire way through his set, a mix of old and new. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026 Normal Shedding Leaf drop can also be a sign of old age. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026 The multimedia piece is made with elements of old artifacts like leather, carpet, prayer beads and a ring. Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of old

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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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