old-fash·ioned
ˈōl(d)-ˈfa-shənd 
1
a
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a past era
wears an old-fashioned black bow tie—
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b
: adhering to customs of a past era
2
: outmoded
: a cocktail usually made with whiskey, bitters, sugar, a twist of lemon peel, and a small amount of water or soda
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Examples of old-fashioned in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebChloe Veltman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2024
In 2008, the prolific character actor who at that point had appeared in everything from Do the Right Thing to Touched by an Angel — thought the only solution to his money troubles was the good, old-fashioned murder for the insurance money scheme.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2024
On The Tortured Poets Department's title track, the Grammy winner, 34, cheekily ribs her paramour about his penchant for old-fashioned typewriters and for likening himself to legendary poets.
—Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Real old-fashioned opera, the more retro the better, has become the new cool.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
The old-fashioned burger spot quickly became known for its Frosty milkshakes and square patty hamburgers.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024
In a previous era, such a gem might open the old-fashioned way — in the theater — and get the opportunity to stand out from the competition, for better or worse.
—Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
For six innings, Point Loma High School right-hander Will Sanford and St. Augustine righty Grayson Boles hooked up in an old-fashioned pitching duel that included 18 strikeouts, three hits — and no runs allowed.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
Our favorite combination is strawberry, lemon, and basil, but the possibilities are endless!
02
Pear Old-Fashioned
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Put a fruity spin on this iconic drink by adding pear nectar to the classic old-fashioned recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2023
The results, plotted on the monitors next door, looked a bit like old-fashioned sing-alongs: follow the bouncing ball.
—Burkhard Bilger, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2023
However The Reporter Wants To Communicate While email is my primary means of starting a relationship with a reporter, that relationship can move to Twitter, text or an old-fashioned phone call.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
The shift to digital payments also accelerated during the pandemic, leading stores to replace old-fashioned cash tip jars with tablet touch screens.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 25 Mar. 2023
Director Michael Wainstein has cast his show with faces that radiate optimism in the best old-fashioned musical style.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
Also called Butterfly roses, Mutabilis is just one of the tough modern and old-fashioned roses.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2023
Instead of an old-fashioned announcement or an Instagram post, however, the pair chose to reveal the news in true pop star style.
—Alberto Sisí Sánchez, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
The menu is huge and offers everything from butter horns to cheese fondue to old-fashioned pressure cooker fried chicken.
—Jevensen, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
Adjective
The work is constructed out of an old-fashioned rotary telephone and a plaster lobster.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2024
In 2008, the prolific character actor who at that point had appeared in everything from Do the Right Thing to Touched by an Angel — thought the only solution to his money troubles was the good, old-fashioned murder for the insurance money scheme.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2024
On The Tortured Poets Department's title track, the Grammy winner, 34, cheekily ribs her paramour about his penchant for old-fashioned typewriters and for likening himself to legendary poets.
—Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Real old-fashioned opera, the more retro the better, has become the new cool.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
The old-fashioned burger spot quickly became known for its Frosty milkshakes and square patty hamburgers.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2024
In a previous era, such a gem might open the old-fashioned way — in the theater — and get the opportunity to stand out from the competition, for better or worse.
—Erin Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
For six innings, Point Loma High School right-hander Will Sanford and St. Augustine righty Grayson Boles hooked up in an old-fashioned pitching duel that included 18 strikeouts, three hits — and no runs allowed.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
Our favorite combination is strawberry, lemon, and basil, but the possibilities are endless!
02
Pear Old-Fashioned
View Recipe
Put a fruity spin on this iconic drink by adding pear nectar to the classic old-fashioned recipe.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
Its problem stemmed from an old-fashioned maturity mismatch between assets (such as loans and securities) and liabilities (such as deposits).
—Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2023
The results, plotted on the monitors next door, looked a bit like old-fashioned sing-alongs: follow the bouncing ball.
—Burkhard Bilger, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2023
However The Reporter Wants To Communicate While email is my primary means of starting a relationship with a reporter, that relationship can move to Twitter, text or an old-fashioned phone call.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
The shift to digital payments also accelerated during the pandemic, leading stores to replace old-fashioned cash tip jars with tablet touch screens.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 25 Mar. 2023
Director Michael Wainstein has cast his show with faces that radiate optimism in the best old-fashioned musical style.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
Also called Butterfly roses, Mutabilis is just one of the tough modern and old-fashioned roses.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2023
Instead of an old-fashioned announcement or an Instagram post, however, the pair chose to reveal the news in true pop star style.
—Alberto Sisí Sánchez, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023
The menu is huge and offers everything from butter horns to cheese fondue to old-fashioned pressure cooker fried chicken.
—Jevensen, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
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