the Stone Age

noun

: the oldest period in which human beings are known to have existed : the age during which humans made and used stone tools

—often used figuratively to suggest something outmoded

His political ideas are from the Stone Age.

I'm still using a Stone Age computer.

Examples of the Stone Age in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, a lineup featuring Metallica, Linkin Park, Gojira, and Queens of the Stone Age might generate significant buzz online, ticket, travel, and accommodation prices are always crucial factors that concertgoers consider before attending massive festivals like this. —Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

It’s been a dietary staple in many cultures for decades, and its use dates back to the Stone Age. —Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

In addition to the main acts, fans can expect performances from an array of over 50 bands, including Queens of the Stone Age, Evanescence, AFI, and Mastodon, to name a few. —Jane Lacroix, SPIN, 4 Nov. 2024

Now Harari has written another since-the-dawn-of-time overview, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI. —Daniel Immerwahr, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024