timeworn

adjective

time·​worn ˈtīm-ˌwȯrn 

1

: worn or impaired by time

timeworn mansions

2

a

: age-old, ancient

timeworn procedures

b

: hackneyed, stale

a timeworn joke

Synonyms of timeworn

• dilapidated
• neglected

Examples of timeworn in a Sentence

a timeworn sweater with holes in the sleeves

The houses on the street are all timeworn and badly in need of repair.

He gave us the same timeworn speech about the need to work hard.

Recent Examples on the Web

To honor the timeworn tradition of restoring the mind and body, being quiet and considerate while on site is of the utmost importance. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Byrom is a fan of limewash for its timeworn sensibility, while Young’s walls are painted in soft off-white calcio, with original hues—pale pinks and warm honey tones—still visible in places. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026

The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending. —Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

Picture a country home with a city edge filled with decor that feels both timeworn and timeless. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for timeworn

• peppercorn
• unicorn
• waterborne
• winterbourne
• adorn
• airborne
• blackthorn
• broomcorn
• buckhorn
• buckthorn
• careworn
• firstborn