old

US /old/

UK /əʊld/

A1

adjective

  • Having existed for a long time, not young or new
  • Having lived or existed for a long time; no longer young or new.
  • Belonging to the past; former
  • Having a lot of experience of a particular thing.
  • Used to be; former.
  • Having existed for a long time; not new
  • Relating to a style or fashion of a former period; not modern.
  • Age of a person since birth

noun

  • Old people collectively.

Examples

Good old Dad!

boring old history books She's a silly old cow!