old friend

noun

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

Examples of old friend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though Ferguson was waiting as a fan, he was astonished to find Krakowski greeting him like an old friend. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 July 2024 She’s then pulled back in at the request of an old friend. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2024 Despite these favorable conditions, fewer than a third of people sent the message to their old friend. Lara B. Aknin, Scientific American, 12 July 2024 When things seem dark for Molly (Posy Sterling), an encounter with an old friend may spark something new. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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