1
: adhering to traditional policies or practices
an old-school coach
2
: characteristic or evocative of an earlier or original style, manner, or form
old-school music
: adherents of traditional policies and practices
Examples of old-school in a Sentence
Adjective
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Several old-school Greek restaurants continue feeding generations of Charlotteans, with some dating back to the 1940s and 1950s.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
This old-school restaurant also serves classic Italian dishes like lasagna and stuffed zucchini flowers—just like mama makes.
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That mobilization has triggered new spasms of anxiety among the league’s old-school media partners.
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Adjective
The old-school glamour comes with a prime location, steps from Hong Kong’s preeminent business and shopping district.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Several old-school Greek restaurants continue feeding generations of Charlotteans, with some dating back to the 1940s and 1950s.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
This old-school restaurant also serves classic Italian dishes like lasagna and stuffed zucchini flowers—just like mama makes.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
That mobilization has triggered new spasms of anxiety among the league’s old-school media partners.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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