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

An old friend of Toby’s, Burt popped into his office and ended up seeking protection under whistleblower laws for transgressions by his chemical company. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

He was also convicted of killing Gary Hinman, a 34-year-old friend of several Manson family members. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Along with his old friend and team-mate Atherton, Hussain is the authority on English cricket. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Alice and her old friend Danny (Scoot McNairy, outstanding, like everyone else), who is still a New York cop, work through professional and personal tangles. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for old friend

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend