of old

idiom

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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The joyous gallows humor and horror-movie commentary of old are gone, and some inspired working-in of new technology falls apart. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026 This recipe is the perfect blend of old-fashioned gingerbread cake flavor and the convenience of grab-and-go muffins. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 Major repair of old hotels and apartments was banned. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 Kerry Washington highlighted elements of old school glamour in Georges Hobeika at the NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors on Thursday night. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of old

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster