: people whose families have been rich for a long time
He comes from old money.
: of, being, or related to people whose families have been rich for a long time
an old money family/neighborhood
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The linear texture and light-catching dimension evoke vintage elegance, resulting in a manicure that whispers old money.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
This could be related to old money issues.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Like the broader quiet luxury movement, old money blonde is anchored in restraint.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The linear texture and light-catching dimension evoke vintage elegance, resulting in a manicure that whispers old money.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
That 2019 horror comedy starred Samara Weaving as plucky Grace, marrying into old money because of love.
—Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
This could be related to old money issues.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Old money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20money. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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