old-time
adjective
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier period
old-time songs
2
: of long standing
old-time residents
Examples of old-time in a Sentence
an old-time song that took the long-married couple back to when they were first dating
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Four of them, ranging in age from teenagers to young adults, will perform on Sunday, March 22, in Boca Raton, promising to bring the joy of Yiddish music to old-time aficionados as well as those who want to learn about the ancient Eastern European language and its vibrant culture.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Many old-time ranching families sold their properties, which have increasingly become parks and open space preserves.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The album is credited with sparking a resurgence of interest in bluegrass and old-time folk sounds, and also introduced a new generation of listeners to the music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Many old-time ranching families sold their properties, which have increasingly become parks and open space preserves.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The album is credited with sparking a resurgence of interest in bluegrass and old-time folk sounds, and also introduced a new generation of listeners to the music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for old-time
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“Old-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-time. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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