Old-fashioned: meaning, definitions and examples
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old-fashioned
[ ˌəʊldˈfæʃənd ]
style
Belonging to or characteristic of a past era; not modern.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He wore an old-fashioned top hat to the wedding.
- She preferred old-fashioned values and traditions.
drink
Made in a traditional or outdated way.
Synonyms
classic, nostalgic, traditional
Examples of usage
- The bartender served an old-fashioned cocktail with whiskey and bitters.
- She enjoyed the taste of old-fashioned lemonade.
Translations
Translations of the word "old-fashioned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antiquado
🇮🇳 पुराना ढंग का
🇩🇪 altmodisch
🇮🇩 kuno
🇺🇦 старомодний
🇵🇱 staromodny
🇯🇵 時代遅れの
🇫🇷 démodé
🇪🇸 anticuado
🇹🇷 modası geçmiş
🇰🇷 구식의
🇸🇦 قديم الطراز
🇨🇿 staromódní
🇸🇰 staromódny
🇨🇳 过时的
🇸🇮 staromoden
🇮🇸 gamaldags
🇰🇿 ескілікті
🇬🇪 ძველმოდური
🇦🇿 köhnəlmiş
🇲🇽 anticuado
Word origin
The term 'old-fashioned' originated in the early 19th century and was used to describe things that were considered out of date or belonging to a previous time period. Over the years, it has evolved to connote a sense of nostalgia and tradition, often associated with a simpler way of life. Whether referring to fashion, values, or methods of production, 'old-fashioned' carries a charm that transcends time and continues to be embraced in various aspects of modern culture.