age-old
age-old
Definition
age·-old (āj′ōld′)
adjective
ages old; centuries old; ancient
age-old
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- adage: The professional performer in any field should always go by the age-old adage: " The show must go on.
- rivalry: The age-old rivalry between Scotland and England ended formally in 1707 when the parliaments of both nations agreed to the Act of Union.
- dilemma: Gift Certificates from Voucher Express end the age-old dilemma of what gift to send.
- tradition: Among families, too, age-old traditions have declined.
- battle: Here we need to remember the age-old battle against the flesh, the fallen nature.
- recipe: With their age-old recipe of clean sea, fresh air and clear light, the islands are the ultimate, natural antidotes to stress.
Browse dictionary entries near age-old
- Age of Reason
- age of consent
- age-mate
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- age discrimination
- age
- agcy
- AGC
- agaze
- agave
- -age
- aged
- aged fail
- Agee
- ageism
- ageless
- agelong
- agenbite of inwit
- agency
- agency couple with an interest
