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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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Its seven-day biking itinerary in northern Greece includes a visit to a walnut harvester and an old-school coffee shop where elders deliver history lessons and share local stories.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
In the battle for attention, the old-school phone call might just be the ultimate disruptor.
—Kaushik Tiwari, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
An imposing mile-long driveway deposits you at the main residence, where the foyer opens to an old-school elevator.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
The oldest receiver on the roster is trying to instill that old-school mentality in his entire room.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Its seven-day biking itinerary in northern Greece includes a visit to a walnut harvester and an old-school coffee shop where elders deliver history lessons and share local stories.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
In the battle for attention, the old-school phone call might just be the ultimate disruptor.
—Kaushik Tiwari, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
An imposing mile-long driveway deposits you at the main residence, where the foyer opens to an old-school elevator.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-school
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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