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Definition of oldie

oldie

/ˈoʊl.di/
ol · die
Plural:oldies
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Adjective:old
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oldie Lexical Profile

oldie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A popular song, movie, or joke from an earlier era that remains well-known and fondly remembered (informal).

Example

"The local radio station plays classic oldies from the 1960s and 1970s every Sunday afternoon."

2

An elderly person, or a parent or member of an older generation (informal).

Example

"I am spending the weekend visiting the oldies at my childhood home."

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• Rhymes for oldie

• Nearby Words

old
old man
olden
oldie
oldish
oldman river
oldness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oldie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oldie
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