old country
noun
often capitalized O&C
: an emigrant's country of origin
especially
: one in Europe
—usually used with the
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While many social media users said the new logo erased the brand's old country feel, some conservatives suggested that the rebrand was rooted in politics.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Around the same time, Donato discovered the Don Kelley Band at Robert's and was locked in on old country music.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
In a video shared on X by the Tennessee Titans, the 40-year-old country star shared his latest health milestone while giving a motivational speech to the NFL team.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The 56-year-old chain is inspired by old country stores and used to be decorated with brown-colored walls covered in antique farm tools and historical family portraits.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Around the same time, Donato discovered the Don Kelley Band at Robert's and was locked in on old country music.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Aug. 2025
In a video shared on X by the Tennessee Titans, the 40-year-old country star shared his latest health milestone while giving a motivational speech to the NFL team.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025
The 56-year-old chain is inspired by old country stores and used to be decorated with brown-colored walls covered in antique farm tools and historical family portraits.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Old country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20country. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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