the Stone Age

noun

: the oldest period in which human beings are known to have existed : the age during which humans made and used stone tools
—often used figuratively to suggest something outmoded
His political ideas are from the Stone Age.
I'm still using a Stone Age computer.

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After opening for Foo Fighters in stadiums throughout the summer, Queens of the Stone Age will be back at the top of the bill on a 2027 world tour in support of its imminent new Matador album, Perfecth. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2026 Josh Homme Queen of the Stone Age founding member and frontman Josh Homme brought rockstar energy to Ann Demeulemeester’s spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection show on Saturday as well. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 The fourth day of the festival features Tool, Danny Elfman, Queens of the Stone Age and Stone Temple Pilots. — Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 The team also left the Stone Age and embraced technology, building up its infrastructure. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Stone Age

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