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.
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Eleven months ago, Queens of the Stone Age cancelled all the remaining dates on their 2024 tour to allow singer Josh Homme to focus on his health.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Or so thought many archaeologists who study the Stone Age.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Every era reflects this pursuit—from the Stone Age to the Industrial Revolution.
—Aditi Godbole, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Joining the Queens of the Stone Age are the Black Crowes and Neon Trees, all performing at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 15 July 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 July 2025
Or so thought many archaeologists who study the Stone Age.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Every era reflects this pursuit—from the Stone Age to the Industrial Revolution.
—Aditi Godbole, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Joining the Queens of the Stone Age are the Black Crowes and Neon Trees, all performing at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 15 July 2025
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“The Stone Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Stone%20Age. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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