oldie

noun

old·​ie ˈōl-dē How to pronounce oldie (audio)
: one that is old
especially : a popular song of an earlier day

Examples of oldie in a Sentence

This recipe's an oldie and a favorite in my family.
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An oldie but a goodie is officially back on the McDonald's menu. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 July 2025 Year: 1969 Director: Dariush Mehrjui Runtime: 1h 40m An oldie but a goodie, The Cow is widely credited with establishing the New Wave movement in Iranian cinema. Tiara Ataii, Vulture, 24 June 2025 There will also be plenty of new and old faces included in the gameplay, There is an oldie coming back into play as well. Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Feb. 2025 Fans of well-aged wines should head to Burrell School on Summit Road for a selection of oldies from winemaker Dave Moulton’s library collection, including the sensational 2006 Spring Break Syrah from Pichon Estate, a vineyard above the Lexington Reservoir. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for oldie

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oldie was in 1874

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“Oldie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oldie. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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