oldie
or old·y
a popular song, joke, movie, etc., that was in vogue at a time in the past.
Origin of oldie
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How to use oldie in a sentence
Maya Angelou Stars in Cole Haan's New Campaign: Cole Haan's new campaign, entitled "Born in 1928," stars some oldies but goodies.
Donatella Versace Thanks Lady Gaga For Song; Maya Angelou Stars in Cole Haan's New Campaign | The Fashion Beast Team | August 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIs it wild to you that those songs you were making back then could technically now be considered oldies?
98 Degrees’ Drew Lachey on the Band’s Comeback, ‘Microphone’ & More | Kevin Fallon | May 6, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST“Sooner or later, all former presidents become golden oldies,” Sabato explained.
A trio played a series of golden oldies—“Moon River,” “The Isle of Capri,” and “Over the Rainbow.”
Richard Nixon’s 100th Birthday Draws Kissinger & Others to Schmaltzy Bash | Sandra McElwaine | January 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThroughout the lackluster night of oldies, the words "perfect" and "beautiful" were invoked over and over like a Buddhist mantra.
British Dictionary definitions for oldie
/ (ˈəʊldɪ) /
an old person or thing
Australian a parent: children and their oldies
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