1
: adhering to traditional policies or practices
an old-school coach
2
: characteristic or evocative of an earlier or original style, manner, or form
old-school music
: adherents of traditional policies and practices
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Adjective
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These cocktail meatballs are less sweet and more complex than old-school grape jelly meatballs.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Despite newer platforms, Reddit remains a vastly influential yet old-school hub.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
With Congress on the fence about requiring carmakers to include AM radio, proponents this week are flooding the zone in a huge push to get the sometimes life-saving but old-school technology across the finish line.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Pottery Barn Gingerbread Spice Potpourri Go for old-school holiday charm with Pottery Barn Gingerbread Spice Potpourri.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These cocktail meatballs are less sweet and more complex than old-school grape jelly meatballs.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Despite newer platforms, Reddit remains a vastly influential yet old-school hub.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
With Congress on the fence about requiring carmakers to include AM radio, proponents this week are flooding the zone in a huge push to get the sometimes life-saving but old-school technology across the finish line.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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