old money

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noun

: people whose families have been rich for a long time

He comes from old money.

old money

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adjective

: of, being, or related to people whose families have been rich for a long time

an old money family/neighborhood

Examples of old money in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The old money aesthetic emphasizes timeless, layered decor with craftsmanship, quality, and originality. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Heritage dressing is going through a renaissance as trends like quiet luxury and old money evolve into something more sophisticated and sustainable. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Adjective

That 2019 horror comedy starred Samara Weaving as plucky Grace, marrying into old money because of love. — Michael Ordoña, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026

This could be related to old money issues. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for old money

• bunny
• funny
• gunny
• honey
• runny
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny