Examples of “old-fashioned” in a Sentence

adjective Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.

• My phone is hopelessly old-fashioned but it still works.
• There is an old-fashioned sweet shop on the corner with jars in the window.

adjective Holding views or standards that belong to an earlier generation, especially about behavior, morals or manners.

• Call me old-fashioned, but I think you should write a thank-you note.

noun A cocktail made by stirring whiskey — usually bourbon or rye — with sugar, a dash of bitters and ice, served over a large cube with an orange twist.

• He ordered an old-fashioned and made it last the whole evening.