oldie

noun

old·​ie ˈōl-dē How to pronounce oldie (audio)
: one that is old
especially : a popular song of an earlier day

Examples of oldie in a Sentence

This recipe's an oldie and a favorite in my family.
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Think an old-fashioned soda shop and ice-cream parlor, with red-vinyl booths and a jukebox for throwing on some oldies. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026 Twenty-six percent said music formats, including modern rock, progressive rock, oldies, and adult standards. Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 8 June 2026 That bodes well for fans who want to hear the oldies on the Cure’s upcoming tour of Europe. Chris Willman, Variety, 6 June 2026 But most bait users stick to tried-and-true oldies — minnows and worms, crawdads and crickets. Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oldie

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oldie was in 1874

Cite this Entry

“Oldie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oldie. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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