noun

oldie

OHL-dee

Oldie (noun) means a song, film, or other piece of media from an earlier era, especially one still fondly remembered. Example: “The radio station played nothing but oldies from the 70s.”

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."

"That movie is a real oldie but goodie."

An old person or thing, generally.

"The car is an oldie, but it still runs great."

How to use oldie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fond, casual word for something (often a song) from way back.

When to use it

Informal.

Common pairings

play some oldies oldie but goodie a real oldie

Word forms

oldies plural

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Etymology

Formed from "old" plus the informal, affectionate suffix "-ie," the same pattern seen in words like "sweetie."

Synonyms

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classic hit

Rhymes for oldie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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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.