the Stone Age

noun

: the oldest period in which human beings are known to have existed : the age during which humans made and used stone tools

—often used figuratively to suggest something outmoded

His political ideas are from the Stone Age.

I'm still using a Stone Age computer.

Examples of the Stone Age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This week’s batch includes new albums from DIIV, Kali Malone, Queens of the Stone Age, and more. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026

Plus, new tunes from Queens of the Stone Age, MJ Lenderman, Justice, Yves, and Everything But the Girl. — Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026

After opening for Foo Fighters in stadiums throughout the summer, Queens of the Stone Age will be back at the top of the bill on a 2027 world tour in support of its imminent new Matador album, Perfecth. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2026

Josh Homme Queen of the Stone Age founding member and frontman Josh Homme brought rockstar energy to Ann Demeulemeester’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection show on Saturday as well. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the Stone Age

• alienage
• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• enrage
• leafage
• messuage
• offstage
• onstage
• outrage