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.
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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
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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
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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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