tried-and-true

adjective

ˈtrīd-ən(d)-ˈtrü How to pronounce tried-and-true (audio)
Synonyms of tried-and-truenext
: proved good, desirable, or feasible : shown or known to be worthy
a tried-and-true sales technique

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Examples of tried-and-true in a Sentence

a tried-and-true friend who has always been there for me
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Typical tried-and-true cocktails, shots, beer and wine will also be available. — Jenna Thompson june 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 This one from the tried-and-true brand, Chi, is a good option for shoppers who want a no-frills flat iron that gets hot, presses away frizz, and boosts shine. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 June 2026 For now, scientists recommend sticking to tried-and-true ways of keeping cancer risk as low as possible. — Elise M. Brett, EverydayHealth.com, 26 June 2026 Friedland, a tried-and-true Drake fan, was struck less by the beef itself than by how eagerly some white listeners joined the song’s moral chorus. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tried-and-true

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tried-and-true was in 1792

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“Tried-and-true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tried-and-true. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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tried-and-true

adjective
: known to be reliable
a tried-and-true friend
a tried-and-true remedy
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