oldie

[ˈəʊldi]

oldie Definition

something that is old, especially a song or movie that was popular in the past.

Using oldie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oldie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    This radio station plays nothing but oldies from the 60s and 70s.

  • Example

    The movie theater is showing an oldie but goodie tonight.

  • Example

    My grandparents love to dance to oldies music.

oldie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oldie

Phrases with oldie

  • something that is old but still enjoyable or useful

    Example

    I found this old cookbook at a garage sale, and it's an oldie but goodie.

  • a song or movie that was popular in the past and is still considered to be of high quality

    Example

    This radio station specializes in playing golden oldies from the 50s and 60s.

  • a radio station that plays music from the past, usually from the 50s, 60s, and 70s

    Example

    I always listen to the oldie station on my way to work.

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Summary: oldie in Brief

'Oldie' [ˈəʊldi] refers to something that is old, especially a song or movie that was popular in the past. It can also refer to a radio station that plays music from the past, as in 'This radio station plays nothing but oldies from the 60s and 70s.' 'Oldie' extends into phrases like 'oldie but goodie,' denoting something that is old but still enjoyable or useful, and 'golden oldie,' referring to a song or movie that was popular in the past and is still considered to be of high quality.

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