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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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The Indian leader gave Putin a bear hug and a tight handshake with the gusto of an old friend. Rajesh Roy, Arkansas Online, 6 Dec. 2025 The Indian leader gave Putin a bear hug and a tight handshake with the gusto of an old friend. CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025 My old friend Tillie loved to prepare these easy-to-make cookies. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025 This year’s entertainment includes holiday music from Bea and Adam, Dwight Worden, DMCC’s Singing Connection group, a game of Name That Tune, and a visit from a jolly old friend. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025 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 11 Dec. 2025.

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