old style

American  

noun

1. Printing. Also oldstyle a type style differentiated from modern by the more or less uniform thickness of all strokes and by slanted serifs.

2. (initial capital letters) time reckoned according to the Julian calendar.

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adjective

1. Typography. Also old-style noting or descriptive of a font of numerals of which some part extends below the baseline.

Old Style ¹ British  

noun

1. the former method of reckoning dates using the Julian calendar Compare New Style

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old style ² British  

noun

1. printing a type style reviving the characteristics of old face

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Etymology

Origin of old style

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

"I feel bored with the old style of politics," said Napat Sinakasa, a 23-year-old software developer and second-time voter.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

“I just like the old style of everything. I love looking at all covers of the different records and CDs,” said Mora.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

“Similar grass to what we play at home. Similar kind of old style, tree-lined golf course, which is what I grew up on.”

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a master of the grand old style of Indian filmmaking.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

Root found this old style decor strangely comforting.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer