good old

idiom

variants or less commonly good ol' or good ole

informal

—used before a noun to describe a familiar person or thing with affection or approval

Good old John: you can always count on him to help.

I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers.

They were talking about the good old days.

Examples of good old in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The list of artists were revealed in a good old fashioned world search posted across social media platforms on Thursday, and fans were quick to point out who made the roster. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2025

And good old Percy Shelley closed his eyes and said goodbye. —Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025

All of the classic, comforting flavors of good old shrimp and grits come together in easy, casserole form. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025

Nearly every culture boasts its own version of chicken and rice, from arroz con pollo and chicken biryani to chicken congee and good old chicken and rice casserole. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 July 2025

Rhymes for good old

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled