1
: adhering to traditional policies or practices
an old-school coach
2
: characteristic or evocative of an earlier or original style, manner, or form
old-school music
: adherents of traditional policies and practices
Examples of old-school in a Sentence
Adjective
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Despite its relatively old-school tech, when paired with fresh whole beans and a fine-tunable coffee grinder, even beginners can make some great coffee with a little knowhow (just read our guide to coffee brewing methods).
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
To differentiate from the impact of AI, lean into this old-school approach to adding value in the workplace.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The compact-but-not-cramped bathroom in my room had a lovely full tub (a non-negotiable essential to a good hotel stay) and old-school cool terrazzo floors.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
There’s still no shortage of old-school discipline and hardness about Wade.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Despite its relatively old-school tech, when paired with fresh whole beans and a fine-tunable coffee grinder, even beginners can make some great coffee with a little knowhow (just read our guide to coffee brewing methods).
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
To differentiate from the impact of AI, lean into this old-school approach to adding value in the workplace.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The compact-but-not-cramped bathroom in my room had a lovely full tub (a non-negotiable essential to a good hotel stay) and old-school cool terrazzo floors.
—Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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