tried-and-true

adjective

ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü 

: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy

a tried-and-true sales technique

Synonyms of tried-and-true

• reliable
• true
• good
• safe
• solid

Examples of tried-and-true in a Sentence

a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me

Recent Examples on the Web

Campbell’s has released its 2026 State of the Sides Report, showing exactly how many sides Americans cook on average (and which ones are the tried-and-true favorites). — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026

Another way to differentiate is to make subtle changes to tried-and-true depictions. — Allie Volpe, Vox, 29 Oct. 2026

While MiniLuxe Prima Donna and Nailberry Candy Floss scratch that tried-and-true itch, Gucci Ellen Blush is a lively apricot take on ballet pink. — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

Mangy Moose Every mountain needs a tried-and-true après-ski bar—and for Teton Village, that’s the Mangy Moose. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tried-and-true

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

tried-and-true

adjective

: known to be reliable

a tried-and-true friend

a tried-and-true remedy