old friend

noun

: a person who has been one's friend for a long time
An old friend came to visit.

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Cops questioned the victim’s 18-year-old friend, but not immediately charged. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 However, before that, Amanda has lunch with her old friend, returning champion Dorinda Medley. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 Davis and his 13-year-old friend were both charged with conspiracy to commit a robbery with a firearm. James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 He and his 13-year-old friend were also both charged with conspiracy to commit a robbery with a firearm. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for old friend

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“Old friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20friend. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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