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
1
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."
2
An old person or thing, generally.
"The car is an oldie, but it still runs great."
How to use oldie
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- oldies
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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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Rhymes for oldie
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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.
