oldie

or old·y

[ ohl-dee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural old·ies.

1. a popular song, joke, movie, etc., that was in vogue at a time in the past.

oldie

/ ˈəʊldɪ /

noun

1. an old person or thing
2. a parent

   children and their oldies

Word History and Origins

Origin of oldie¹

First recorded in 1870–75; old + -ie

Example Sentences

Kids, clad in their Sunday best, drink fruit punch carelessly, as the grown folks hum along with R&B oldies, queueing for the carving stations and -paella bar.

From TIme

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From Search Engine Land