1
: adhering to traditional policies or practices
an old-school coach
2
: characteristic or evocative of an earlier or original style, manner, or form
old-school music
: adherents of traditional policies and practices
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Examples of old-school in a Sentence
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
John has mastered grinding, tamping and breaking down espresso in an old-school machine.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Carvel’s new take on the old-school dessert flavor follows Wendy’s introduction of the Orange Dreamsicle Frosty last month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Some of the commenters were locals who had frequented or even worked at the beloved strip mall joint, whose old-school decor hasn’t changed much over time.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
And in the championship round, two old-school joints went head-to-head in a run off that closed at midnight on Sunday, March 31.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
August Grove Artificial Floral Wreath This is the kind of wreath that isn’t trying to look incredibly realistic but achieves a gorgeous vintage appearance that’s perfect for those with old-school design taste.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
People have celebrated April Fools' Day for centuries with all sorts of jokes and pranks, and while old-school traditions (hello, rubber snakes) remain plenty popular, gags have grown considerably more high tech over the years.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Accusation and projection must provide some of her lifeblood, but a real old-school diva, as the etiquette goes, is not going to outright admit to the nature of her bottomless appetite.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Adjective
For movies from a director like Nolan, who only shoots on film, Imax finds experts who can still operate the few dedicated projectors that use old-school film stock, a rarity in a mostly digital business.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
John has mastered grinding, tamping and breaking down espresso in an old-school machine.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Carvel’s new take on the old-school dessert flavor follows Wendy’s introduction of the Orange Dreamsicle Frosty last month.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Some of the commenters were locals who had frequented or even worked at the beloved strip mall joint, whose old-school decor hasn’t changed much over time.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
And in the championship round, two old-school joints went head-to-head in a run off that closed at midnight on Sunday, March 31.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
August Grove Artificial Floral Wreath This is the kind of wreath that isn’t trying to look incredibly realistic but achieves a gorgeous vintage appearance that’s perfect for those with old-school design taste.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
People have celebrated April Fools' Day for centuries with all sorts of jokes and pranks, and while old-school traditions (hello, rubber snakes) remain plenty popular, gags have grown considerably more high tech over the years.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Accusation and projection must provide some of her lifeblood, but a real old-school diva, as the etiquette goes, is not going to outright admit to the nature of her bottomless appetite.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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