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
Examples of old-school in a Sentence
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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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Thoughtful integration As founder of a niche e-commerce store, Garden Furniture, Andrew Griffith has found that customer retention in 2025 isn’t just about flashy AI, but about the thoughtful integration of tech with old-school customer care.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Eight years ago, Petrillo and Hooper bought the old-school Irish pub, Maguire’s Hill 16.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Open from 1973 to 2000, the restaurant was an old-school counter-service spot.
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Adjective
Unlike many public beaches, there’s an old-school elegance here, complete with a snack bar that serves lobster rolls.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Thoughtful integration As founder of a niche e-commerce store, Garden Furniture, Andrew Griffith has found that customer retention in 2025 isn’t just about flashy AI, but about the thoughtful integration of tech with old-school customer care.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Eight years ago, Petrillo and Hooper bought the old-school Irish pub, Maguire’s Hill 16.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Open from 1973 to 2000, the restaurant was an old-school counter-service spot.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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