young and old

idiom

: young people and old people : people of all ages
The game is played by young and old alike.
a story for young and old

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Takei hopes his graphic memoir – with bright colors and engaging illustrations by Harmony Becker, Justin Eisinger and Steven Scott – will reach audiences young and old. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 June 2025 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Disney is known for making girls, young and old, want to be a princess in real life. Essence, 10 June 2025 Creditors is so accessible to so many different kinds of audiences: young and old, seasoned theater goers and newbies to the theater. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 Especially popular at holiday gatherings, this marshmallow creation will delight family members young and old. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for young and old

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“Young and old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/young%20and%20old. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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