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

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing oldie

• golden oldie

Rhymes for oldie

• moldy
• mouldy
• soldi