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.
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Queens of the Stone Age: The End is Nero Tour, Andrew J Brady Music Center.
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The findings indicate that women played a more prominent role in the Stone Age society than previously believed.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025
Phantogram is supported on tour by GLU, the new project from Michael Shuman (Mini Mansions, Queens of the Stone Age), who just announced a debut EP coming late-February.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
We’ve been basically taxed back into the Stone Age.
—Jim Talamonti, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The findings indicate that women played a more prominent role in the Stone Age society than previously believed.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025
Phantogram is supported on tour by GLU, the new project from Michael Shuman (Mini Mansions, Queens of the Stone Age), who just announced a debut EP coming late-February.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
We’ve been basically taxed back into the Stone Age.
—Jim Talamonti, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
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“The Stone Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Stone%20Age. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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