: having existed for ages : ancient

Examples of age-old in a Sentence

age-old customs and beliefs
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Starring Rachel Zegler in the title role opposite Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, Snow White is a modern retelling of the age-old story. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Familiarity may still go about its age-old business of breeding contempt, but this era of college hoops rarely allows for the emotional alchemy of yesteryear to kick in with any force. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025 The mountain is dotted with age-old shrines and temples, along with miles of hiking trails, and hanami parks. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025 Take a Hot Shower Hanging wrinkly clothes in a steamy bathroom is an age-old trick. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of age-old was in 1860

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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age-old. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

age-old

adjective
ˈa-ˈjōld
: having existed for ages : ancient
an age-old story
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