of old

idiom

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

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The space is decorated with portraits and artwork of old Air Force imagery which invites guests back in time to an era of classic diners and jukeboxes, but with a modern twist. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025 One of her favorite resources is the collection of old company newsletters. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 Mornings dawn like the colour of old bruises and Ali drives away from the house for over half an hour to reach his farm and spend the longest part of the day with the horses. Literary Hub, 10 July 2025 My solution: a can of this waterproofing spray, a pair of old basketball shoes, and a prayer. Nena Farrell, Wired News, 10 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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