old-timey
adjective
: of a kind or style prevalent in or reminiscent of an earlier time
old-timey music
Examples of old-timey in a Sentence
tourists can pose for pictures wearing old-timey dresses or top hats
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Though much of the coastal Northeast conjures old-timey vibes, some small towns in New England have a more of-the-moment flavor.
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Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Mine For Gems Pan for minerals and fossils at Doc's Rocks Gem Mine, an old-timey outfit on the edge of town.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Feed me memes and tinfoil and old-timey film strips.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Hosted by Airbnb superhost Ashley, the Tetonia saloon mixes an old-timey look with modern amenities such as a gas fireplace, pool table and barbecue grill.
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may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
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Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Mine For Gems Pan for minerals and fossils at Doc's Rocks Gem Mine, an old-timey outfit on the edge of town.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Feed me memes and tinfoil and old-timey film strips.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Hosted by Airbnb superhost Ashley, the Tetonia saloon mixes an old-timey look with modern amenities such as a gas fireplace, pool table and barbecue grill.
—Hali Smith
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-timey. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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