Father Time

American  

noun

1. the personification of time as an old man, usually in a white robe, having a white beard, and carrying a scythe.

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Father Time British  

noun

1. time personified as an old bearded man, usually carrying a scythe and an hourglass

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Father Time

“But Mother Nature and Father Time remain undefeated, and the ‘deterioration bill’ is now coming due.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

But he also gave up ground in his decades-long bout with Father Time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

Only this time, he was also competing against Father Time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026

Despite the win, at this stage of his career the margins are thin and Father Time has also almost crept up on the Bronze Bomber.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

An uncomfortable looking Father Time patted Game Time on the shoulder.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles