old money

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noun

: people whose families have been rich for a long time
He comes from old money.

old money

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adjective

: of, being, or related to people whose families have been rich for a long time
an old money family/neighborhood

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Noun
These banks were led by the ‘old money’ products of fee-paying schools, frequently Eton, with a culture to match. — Ian King, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 This is a centre of culture and refinement, old money, the essence of Venice beyond the tourist hubbub. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Adjective
This could be related to old money issues. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026 Beyoncé's butterscotch blonde boasts the insouciant, melty finish that defines the old money approach and provides a natural extension of her natural brunette. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for old money

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