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golden oldie

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noun (sometimes initial capital letters)

Informal. something once popular or valued that has retained its appeal or for which interest has been reawakened, especially a popular song or record.

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RELATED WORDS

classic, fossil, oldie

Nearby words

  1. golden mean,
  2. golden mole,
  3. golden needle mushroom,
  4. golden nematode,
  5. golden number,
  6. golden oriole,
  7. golden parachute,
  8. golden perch,
  9. golden pheasant,
  10. golden plover

Origin of golden oldie

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70
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British Dictionary definitions for golden oldie

golden oldie

noun

something old or long-established, esp a hit record or song that has remained popular or is enjoying a revivalAlso called: oldie
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