Old World 
Old World¹
Definition
Old World
adjective
designating or of a group of animals or plants native to the Eastern Hemisphere, esp. Eurasia and Africa
Old World²
Definition
Old World
noun
the Eastern Hemisphere; Europe, Asia, and Africa: often used specifically with reference to European culture, customs, etc.
old-world
Definition
old·-world (ōld′wʉrld′)
adjective
- of or from the Old World, esp. Europe
- having or displaying certain usually good qualities or characteristics associated with European customs, manners, or standards old-world hospitality
old-world
Synonyms
Old World
Synonyms
Old World
n.
old-world
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- charm: For all their old-world charm, thatched cottages tend to be a little dark inside.
- house: For this quaint little row of old-world houses constituted the kennels of King Charles II.
- atmosphere: But, of course, over recent years much of the old-world family atmosphere of the banks has changed.
- style: Or do you plan of encouraging someone to redo his or her house with the elegant old-world, antique home style?
- elegance: It opened to rave reviews and is seen as a marriage of old-world elegance and modern design.
Modifying Another Word
- slightly: But despite being in a sense the first of the modern female detectives, Yvonne retains a slightly old-world, gracious flavor.
Browse dictionary entries near Old World
- ‹ old-womanish
- ‹ old wives' tale
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- ‹ Old Welsh
- ‹ old-timey
- ‹ old-timer
- ‹ old-time
- ‹ Old Testament
- ‹ Old Style
- ‹ Old Stone Age
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