old-time

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈtīm How to pronounce old-time (audio)
Definition of old-timenext
as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time an old-time song that took the long-married couple back to when they were first dating

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Recent Examples of old-time With Howie Rose retiring across town with the Mets, the next time New York baseball has a classic, old-time radio voice is likely decades and decades into the future. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 4 May 2026 How about Berkeley native Rafael Casal in a small, sweet role as Sam’s son-in-law, Bill Pullman in a brief appearance, and a killer old-time soundtrack with nods to The Boss. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 21 May 2026 Nearly 60 years later, El Sombrero remains a classic old-time restaurant, almost like a little museum of Tex-Mex food on the edge of the north Fort Worth suburb. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 Despite his badass Mandalorian bounty hunter credentials, Djarin proves refreshingly vulnerable, with various bad guys getting the better of him so often the film begins to resemble one of those old-time movie serials whose installments always ended with a cliffhanger. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for old-time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
  1. vintage
  2. antique
  3. retro
  4. traditional
  5. historical
  6. historic
  7. antiquated
Adjective
  • Jewelry, including earrings, rings, and a watch, was by Bulgari, with Trussardi sunglasses and a vintage Chanel handbag sourced from celebrity fave sourcer and vintage dealer Fashionphile.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of vintage
Adjective
  • The event attracts over 60,000 spectators and showcases floats, marching bands, equestrians, dance groups, antique cars and community organizations.
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Quince Lightweight Coverlets For a vintage vibe, pick up this coverlet that has a channel stitch reminiscent of antique quilts.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of antique
Adjective
  • From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The Eastport patio umbrella is Serena & Lily’s interpretation of a retro silhouette adapted to fit a coastal aesthetic.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Definition of retro
Adjective
  • But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • The calendar includes America's Block Party events, festivals, historical programs, exhibits and community gatherings scheduled across the country.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This was a historical diagnosis for deaths attributed to old age in the early 1900s.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • The historic 1920s tower that once housed the beloved Ace Hotel is entering a new era just in time for the summer.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of historic
Adjective
  • By wrapping antiquated infrastructure in agentic interfaces, these workers can unlock near-native operational efficiency without a risky, catastrophic core system overhaul.
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • But what, exactly, is that robot doing watching fireworks next to a little boy and a man in antiquated garb?
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of antiquated

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