since time immemorial
idiom
: for a very long time
People have been creating art since time immemorial.
Examples of since time immemorial in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Brooks Brothers, too, has been trading in madras since time immemorial, and claims credit for having imported the style in the early 20th century.
—
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Teenagers on TV have looked and talked like 30-year-olds since time immemorial, or at least as far back as Aaron Spelling ruling the airwaves.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 May 2025
Crimea has not been a part of Russia since time immemorial.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2023
Elders say the holy spring has been used since time immemorial for traditional medicine, praying, and conducting ceremonies.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for since time immemorial
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Teenagers on TV have looked and talked like 30-year-olds since time immemorial, or at least as far back as Aaron Spelling ruling the airwaves.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 May 2025
Crimea has not been a part of Russia since time immemorial.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2023
Elders say the holy spring has been used since time immemorial for traditional medicine, praying, and conducting ceremonies.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for since time immemorial
Cite this Entry
“Since time immemorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/since%20time%20immemorial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share