auld lang syne

noun

ˌōl(d)-ˌ(l)aŋ-ˈzīn How to pronounce auld lang syne (audio)
ˌȯl(d)-
Synonyms of auld lang synenext
: the good old times

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They drank a toast to auld lang syne. let us bid farewell to auld lang syne and welcome in the new year
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For auld lang syne, my jo,For auld lang syne,We'll tak a cup o' kindness yetFor auld lang syne. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025 Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne. — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne? — The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024 One last time for auld lang syne: Groundhog Day. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for auld lang syne

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Etymology

Scots, literally, old long ago

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of auld lang syne was in 1666

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auld lang syne

noun
ˌōl-ˌ(d)aŋ-ˈzīn How to pronounce auld lang syne (audio)
ˌōl-ˌ(d)laŋ-, 
ˌȯl-
: the good old times
Etymology

from Scots, literally "old long ago"

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