outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly adverb
outdatedness noun

Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone
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Yet his theory leans on outdated models of deep history. Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025 Instead, utilities make their money by building new infrastructure, such as pipelines, and replacing outdated infrastructure. NPR, 13 Oct. 2025 If your Wi-Fi is protected by a weak password or uses outdated encryption, a skilled attacker might gain access without ever stepping inside your house. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025 It was created to eliminate the outdated aerial combat tactics that led to high casualty rates and poor performances. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outdated

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outdated was in 1616

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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

outdated

adjective
out·​dat·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: not up-to-date

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