oldie
10 synonyms for oldie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A song, film, or other piece of media from an earlier era, especially one still fondly remembered.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A song, film, or other piece of media from an earlier era, especially one still fondly remembered.
“The radio station played nothing but oldies from the 70s.”
classic hit
How to use oldie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play some oldies
oldie but goodie
a real oldie
Informal.
Etymology
Formed from "old" plus the informal, affectionate suffix "-ie," the same pattern seen in words like "sweetie."
Full origin of oldie →Frequently asked questions
What does “oldie” mean?
The word “oldie” means a song, film, or other piece of media from an earlier era, especially one still fondly remembered. In plain terms, a fond, casual word for something (often a song) from way back.
How do you pronounce “oldie”?
“Oldie” is pronounced OHL-dee (/ˈoʊldi/ in IPA).
How do you use “oldie” in a sentence?
Here is “oldie” used in a sentence: “The radio station played nothing but oldies from the 70s.”
What is another word for “oldie”?
Words with a similar meaning to “oldie” include classic hit.
What part of speech is “oldie”?
“Oldie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “oldie” have?
“Oldie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a song, film, or other piece of media from an earlier era, especially one still fondly remembered.
