relic of the past

noun phrase

: something no longer used or considered modern

Typewriters are a relic of the past.

I'm looking forward to the day when that kind of thinking will be a relic of the past.

Examples of relic of the past in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, by the 21st century, pillboxes were regarded as relics of the past with very little relevance in an age where air supremacy, lightning movement, maneuverability, and sudden strikes were the norm. — David Szondy june 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Even the cash register is a relic of the past with its big push buttons and wooden drawer. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Like sparks igniting, the result is a piece that feels alive with energy rather than a dowdy relic of the past. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026

Councilmember Eric Bunch, who represents the 4th District and supported the ordinance change, told The Star that the parking minimum policy is a relic of the past that is no longer viable for a growing city. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for relic of the past

• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed
• holdfast
• mainmast
• newscast