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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Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
The old-school business models used to support this sort of antagonistic reporting because the papers were subsidized by classified ads and lifestyle coverage.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Even as new burger joints pop up across the city, Kincaid’s remains steady, familiar and proudly old-school.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
With Variety, the director discusses his YouTube origins, shooting on old-school camcorders and that shocking ending.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The third-floor walk-up has been renovated, but the old-school charm remains in its hardwood floors, ample windows, and brick façade.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
The old-school business models used to support this sort of antagonistic reporting because the papers were subsidized by classified ads and lifestyle coverage.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Even as new burger joints pop up across the city, Kincaid’s remains steady, familiar and proudly old-school.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
With Variety, the director discusses his YouTube origins, shooting on old-school camcorders and that shocking ending.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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