time-tested

American  

[tahym-tes-tid] / ˈtaɪmˌtɛs tɪd /

adjective

1. having proved valid, workable, or useful over a long span of time.

   a time-tested theory.

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Etymology

Origin of time-tested

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Paying top dollar is a time-tested way to qualify a measure in a busy year on a tight deadline, experts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Caveda, the Florida trucker, the rapid increase has strained his business and pushed his time-tested money-saving strategies to their limit.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our fruits and vegetables are grown naturally using time-tested methods like companion planting, selecting plant combinations that naturally deter pests and enrich the soil.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We've taken a historic decision to elevate our time-tested partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership," Modi said in a post on X.

From BBC

The residential market has been dominated for years by cream-colored upholstery, but retailers are now asking for more vibrant colors and patterns—a time-tested signal, she said, that more optimistic days are ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• proved
• proven