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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Example Sentences

He also worked with another ancient quarterback who defied Father Time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

But the most important opponent for “Pacman” will be weathering Father Time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025

While Smith hit four sixes against India and has previously cleared the Hollies and Lord's Father Time with towering blows in his short career, he was not always blessed with such power.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

"Father Time is undefeated. Trump is not in any shape to stand out there in the cold," he wrote on X. "Got to give the old geezer credit for understanding his limitations."

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

Father Time stopped banging his head on the table.

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