good old

idiom

variants or less commonly good ol' or good ole

informal

—used before a noun to describe a familiar person or thing with affection or approval

Good old John: you can always count on him to help.

I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers.

They were talking about the good old days.

Examples of good old in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The only thing green on the sandwich is some good old salty pickles. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024

The story is even grim in good old Jacksonville, N.C. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024

And, of course, good old Randy's Roast drip coffee. —The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024

There are so many sorts of Michelin mentions, but then there's also these amazing little pubs, um, and, and cafes, which are really serving sort of good old, hearty northern grub using the best produce in the area. —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2024

Just good old fashioned mall food like Subway and Nathan’s Hot Dogs. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

That's all thanks to good old glycerin, a humectant known for its hydrating properties. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Jan. 2024

Grandma’s answer gives everyone on the porch a good old laugh. —Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023

The British Royal Family is getting in the Christmas spirit with some good old fashioned caroling at Westminster Abbey. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023