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

Djokovic can never be ruled out of becoming the oldest major men's singles champion in the Open Era, but Father Time has been sat waiting on Djokovic's shoulder for a good while.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

Unless James can juke Father Time and pull off another odds-defying dead lift for the ages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026

Father Time stopped banging his head on the table.

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