old-time

[ohld-tahym]

adjective

1. belonging to or characteristic of old or former times, methods, ideas, etc..

   old-time sailing ships; an old-time piano player.

2. being long established.

   old-time residents.

old-time

adjective

1. (prenominal) of or relating to a former time; old-fashioned

   old-time dancing

Word History and Origins

Origin of old-time¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Related Words

• old-fashioned