time-honored

American  

[tahym-on-erd] / ˈtaɪmˌɒn ərd /

especially British, time-honoured

adjective

1. revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance.

   a time-honored custom.

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Etymology

Origin of time-honored

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

“Just like averaging in is a time-honored way to build a position in something cheap, averaging out is a great way to reduce exposure to what’s frothy and expensive,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

One time-honored way to do that is by teaming up with American artists.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not every family brings out special tokens to mark the seasons, I know, but in many households, this is a time-honored ritual.

From Los Angeles Times

And, along the way, Schur and the cast are reviving a time-honored television tradition.

From Los Angeles Times

The neon signs, which include protest language and adapt time-honored slogans, are formatted as storefront installations and signs for lawns and demonstrations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• classical
• conventional
• customary
• long-established
• usual