oldie

noun

old·​ie ˈōl-dē 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

On warm Carolina nights in Steele Creek, string lights glow overhead and oldies drift through the speakers. — Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Rancheras, funk and oldies blasted everywhere. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing oldie

• golden oldie

Rhymes for oldie

• moldy
• mouldy
• soldi