of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

Examples of of old in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This year's eight-flavor line-up is made up of old favorites, revisiting us just like Santa's eight trusty reindeer do each year. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024 These early tune-up scenes are the best parts of Road Diary, and a fascinating look at how these musicians, most of whom have played together for over 50 years, work their way through a catalog of old and new songs. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024 My colleague, Eric Twardzik, did a deep dive into why a flannel robe was a perfect lockdown essential—and that remains true post-lockdown, as does his evergreen analysis on the allure of old school dressing gowns. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 Victrola is a brand that’s been linked with record players for more than 115 years and today the company has announced the launch of the Victrola Automatic, a fully automatic turntable that leaves the days of old 78RPM shellac far behind. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for of old 

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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.

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