1
: adhering to traditional policies or practices
an old-school coach
2
: characteristic or evocative of an earlier or original style, manner, or form
old-school music
: adherents of traditional policies and practices
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Examples of old-school in a Sentence
Adjective
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2024
Shelly has been putting on the ol’ razzle dazzle for most of her adult life — literally, as the Vegas showgirl has long been a cast member of Le Razzle Dazzle, an old-school feathers-and-rhinestones show that the city sure loves celebrating, but isn’t so hot on actually attending.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
This old-school, upscale steakhouse in Dallas has been buzzing with business and plenty of regulars since opening in 1999.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
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Before Bruno Mars became synonymous with near-flawless Grammy track records and surefire Billboard Hot 100 smashes, the 21st century’s preeminent old-school musical showman was cutting his teeth in the pop songwriting trenches.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The Beach Boys blasted from speakers, and an old-school departures board clattered overhead.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2024
Shelly has been putting on the ol’ razzle dazzle for most of her adult life — literally, as the Vegas showgirl has long been a cast member of Le Razzle Dazzle, an old-school feathers-and-rhinestones show that the city sure loves celebrating, but isn’t so hot on actually attending.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
This old-school, upscale steakhouse in Dallas has been buzzing with business and plenty of regulars since opening in 1999.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
Explore Bruno Mars See latest videos, charts and news
Before Bruno Mars became synonymous with near-flawless Grammy track records and surefire Billboard Hot 100 smashes, the 21st century’s preeminent old-school musical showman was cutting his teeth in the pop songwriting trenches.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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