old-world

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈwər(-ə)ld How to pronounce old-world (audio)
Definition of old-worldnext
as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time the theater has been painstakingly restored to its old-world elegance

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Recent Examples of old-world Hiller plays Aldrict, an old-world vampire who has crossed paths with Liz several times over the centuries and is a bit of a troublemaker. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Her own furnishings and finishes are elegant and, not unlike her paintings, old-world but not old-fashioned. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026 Yet Marcon’s works defy old-world tempos with their pacing (the shots in Monelle, 2017, last no more than a second each), their length (several clock in at under five minutes), and, of course, the seeming ease with which they can be summarized. — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026 Inside, long wooden tables and an extensive list of 50 beers on tap create a lively, old-world setting; outside, the street party adds music, games and seasonal pours. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for old-world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
  1. vintage
  2. antique
  3. retro
  4. traditional
  5. historical
  6. historic
  7. antiquated
  8. old-time
Adjective
  • Demand for grading — an act of verifying a card’s authenticity and condition — has grown as collectors increasingly treat trading and vintage sports cards as alternative investments.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Mixing kung fu action, gore, horror and dark comedy, the series takes its cues from vintage Hong Kong martial arts films and from Ghana’s independent filmmaking scene.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of vintage
Adjective
  • The slouchy genuine-suede leather bag features stud detailing, antique silver hardware and a metal handle.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The bag features stud detailing, antique silver hardware and a metal handle.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of antique
Adjective
  • The collection, which will debut Friday when the film has its theatrical release, features the retro colors and patterns of the early 1970s.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Tyler Sanders, the owner of retro gaming store Steel Collectibles in Kennesaw, has many memories of lining up outside, sometimes in the cold, to get the latest console or game.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of retro
Adjective
  • In addition to traditional cancellation and interruption protection, the plan includes medical coverage, emergency evacuation benefits and reimbursement for certain travel inconveniences.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Keurig and Lavazza’s new pods ditch the traditional plastic cups for compostable coffee tablets.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • OpenAI compared the 948 vulnerabilities with historical Linux kernel bug bounty payouts from Pwn2Own and TyphoonPWN.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • However, historical performance serves only as a benchmark, and whether equities repeat this pattern remains to be seen.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • But the idea carries new weight with the GOP moving to blame the Iran war for its historic loss Tuesday night.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Many of the historic elements, like the original doors and staircase railings, remain and add to the charm of the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of historic
Adjective
  • Move beyond antiquated notions of making your first three seconds a logo and a tagline.
    — Phoena Pang, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Causes include an antiquated business model, declining advertising revenue and hedge-fund buyouts that have gutted papers.
    — Pamela E. Walck, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of antiquated
Adjective
  • Maine didn’t have the typical music scenes of the Midwest or West Coast and his old-time hobby of busking felt moot with everyone cooped up inside their homes.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The docent, red glasses in hand, slumps against the old-time cannon.
    — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of old-time

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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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