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

Alongside programming devoted to traditional genres like pin peat (a form of court music) and mohori (a type of folk ensemble music), the popular channel Cambodia Television Network aired covers of oldies for hours each day. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 15 Sep. 2026

Broccoli, Grape, And Pasta Salad An oldie that’s a modern day goodie. — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

For the music lovers Candlelight Concerts Journey back to the ’70s in September with orchestral performances of some oldies but goodies. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Fraser credits the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtracks for her love of oldies. — Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing oldie

• golden oldie

Rhymes for oldie

• moldy
• mouldy
• soldi