Definition of old-fashioned
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a past era
wears an old-fashioned black bow tie— Green Peyton
b
: adhering to customs of a past era
2
: outmoded
old-fashioned
nounDefinition of old-fashioned (Entry 2 of 2)
: 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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The first known use of old-fashioned was in 1592
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