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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But another part of me wants to watch these oldies suffer in the new era. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026 The danger of fielding too many oldies together is a side lacking pace and dynamism, as was the case in Monday night’s encounter until Hurzeler made changes in the second half. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026 This oldie is a goodie with its thick and creamy consistency and crunchy topping. Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026 The supers from The Thunderbolts, the new Fantastic Four, Ant-Man, Captain America, and Shang-Chi are just some of the newer faces facing Doctor Doom alongside oldies but goodies like Chris Hemsworth’s Thor. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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