old-time


Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia.
Related to old-time: Old-time music

old-time

(ōld′tīm′)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a time in the past.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

old-time

adj
(prenominal) of or relating to a former time; old-fashioned: old-time dancing.
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

old′-time′



adj.
1. belonging to or characteristic of old or former times, methods, ideas, etc.
2. being long established.
[1815–25]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj. 1. old-time - attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic); "houses with quaint thatched roofs"; "a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots"
fashionable, stylish - being or in accordance with current social fashions; "fashionable clothing"; "the fashionable side of town"; "a fashionable cafe"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

old-time

adjective old-fashioned, traditional, vintage, ancient, antique, old-style, bygone I love old-time music-hall songs.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

old-time

adjective
1. Belonging to, existing, or occurring in times long past:
2. Of a style or method formerly in vogue:
The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Translations

old-time

[ˈəʊldtaɪm]
A. ADJ → de antaño
B. CPD old-time dancing N → baile m antiguo, baile m de antaño
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

old-time

[ˈəʊldˌtaɪm] adj → di una volta
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
References in classic literature ?
As I entered he rose to greet me, his old-time cordial smile of welcome lighting his handsome face.
View in context
ROLLING Stone magazine has called Tennessee songstress Amythyst Kiah "one of roots music's most exciting emerging talents, blending a deep knowledge of old-time music with sensibilities spanning classic country to contemporary R&B."
Rising star of roots music
He discusses Thompson's early life; his years with the Hollow Rock String Band and other musical partners in the Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, old-time music scene; his place in the evolving old-time music community in Chapel Hill, his curiosity with Appalachian source musicians and partnership with Cece Conway in her efforts to research and record African American banjo players in North Carolina's Piedmont region, his writing and banjo tablature work, and his involvement as a collaborator in field recording efforts by others documenting old-time music; his time as a graduate student in philosophy at the U.
Tommy Thompson: New-Timey String Band Musician
TWO of Borzage's earliest short films - The Pitch O'Chance (1915) and The Pilgrim (1916) will be screened with live musical accompaniment from leading lights of old-time American country music Kate Lissauer, John Whelan and Jason Titley.
Early movies with musical accompaniment
In addition, those images are also reminiscent of the lifestyle and city landscape of old-time Keelung before lighters became ubiquitous and replaced matches as a daily tool.
An exhibition of matchboxes provide glimpses of old-time Taiwan society
The UP president cited human frailty and his desire to meet old-time friends to justify his attendance to the KB reunion.
UP head 'deeply regrets' pain caused by presence at Imee's KB reunion
In the pages of "Bluegrass, Newgrass, Old-Time, and Americana Music", and based on exclusive interviews with over 120 groundbreaking musicians, Harris has crafted what feels like the first truly comprehensive history of bluegrass.
Bluegrass, Newgrass, Old-Time, and Americana Music
Summary: The old-time rock 'n' roller announced rescheduled dates for his Runaway Train tour, postponed in October due to an urgent medical issue with the singer's vertebrae
Bob Seger returns to shows after illness
Sara first heard mountain music as a youngster in North Carolina and her love for the old-time banjo music and songs developed from this experience.
American feel on Irish night; States duo's March 17 gig
MAY 25, 1971: Youngsters put on a special old-time music hall show at Allesley Park Community Centre, Coventry.
REMEMBER WHEN
Carol Skarstad heard her first old-time tune about 10 years ago, when a friend invited her to a jam session at the World Cafe on Blair Boulevard in Eugene.
Old-time revival