archaic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
This same discrepancy has made the journalism thriller itself feel somewhat archaic.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
It’s the archaic act of tyrannical monarchies, staged in the shadow of a looming tower or in the town square.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
When the second-largest U.S. bank discloses its quarterly financial results, analysts have to decipher the lexicon of CEO Brian Moynihan, riddled with obscure, archaic words like “gainsay,” “concomitant” and “fantods.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
"We discovered that about 2% of the modern human genome is from archaic hominins," Zhang said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
“We do not embrace such archaic customs, and furthermore, does she look ready to be married? She is fourteen years old.”
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
Vocabulary lists containing archaic
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Play by the Rules: Arch
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Grade 9, List 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word