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 Queens of the Stone Age released their latest album, In Times New Roman... in July 2023. —

Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 Queens of the Stone Age release their latest album, In Times New Roman..., last July. —

Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2024 Queens of the Stone Age on Tuesday canceled eight shows in Europe this month, citing guitarist and frontman Josh Homme's health. —

Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2024 Jordan Harvey, Lori's Road House. Oct. 1: Queens of the Stone Age: The End is Nero Tour, Andrew J. Brady Music Center. —

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