Synonyms of age-oldnext
: having existed for ages : ancient

Examples of age-old in a Sentence

age-old customs and beliefs
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Today’s hair-typing chart reinforces age-old biases Many people in the natural hair community have long pointed out that the modern curl-pattern chart indirectly favors looser, more Eurocentric textures, which can reinforce harmful and prejudiced ideas about beauty. Hendra Jacobs, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025 An age-old problem for marketers that’s only getting more difficult when dealing with Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s life-long access to tech. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025 Part of the trouble with diagnosing Austen based on her words is an age-old issue that physicians still struggle with today. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025 Best Things to Do Admire age-old architecture. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of age-old was in 1860

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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age-old. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

age-old

adjective
ˈa-ˈjōld
: having existed for ages : ancient
an age-old story
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