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

Although these varied flavors don’t always mix perfectly, this thriller offers plenty of old-fashioned chills amid sobering social commentary. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

The title is from [the saying] 50 is the youth of old age, but … 40 is the old age of youth. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Hike to spot sturdy wild ponies, pedal along a rail-trail or two, or tap your toes to the twang of old-time fiddle music. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

One hallway features a wall of old photographs of her ancestors, alongside newer images of her immediate family members. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for of old

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