old-fashioned

Meanings

• adjective

  Belonging to an earlier time; not modern.

  - "The old-fashioned house had a well in the backyard."
  - "She wore an old-fashioned dress to the ball."
  - "The old-fashioned telephone rang."

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Antonyms

new-fashioned

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Synonyms

date , oldfangled , outdated

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with old-fashioned
fashioned , stationed , nationed

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Variants

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old-fashioned , old-fashionedly , old-fashionedness , old-fashionednesses , old-fashioneds

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Etymology

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The term 'old-fashioned' is derived from the Old English words 'ald' meaning 'old' and 'fæhhan' meaning 'make' or 'do'. The current usage of the term originated in the 17th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'old-fashioned' was first used in print in the 17th century.

2. Old-fashioned clocks were the primary timekeeping devices before the invention of electric clocks.

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Related Concepts

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1. antique: Old-fashioned items that are collectible and have a high monetary value due to their age and rarity.

2. traditional: Practices or beliefs passed down from one generation to another and considered to be typical or normal for a culture or community.

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Culture

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Old-fashioned items and practices often hold a sentimental value and are cherished for their historical significance. They can be found in various forms of art, literature, and music.

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3. mnemonics
   

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