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oldie

[ohl-dee] / ˈoʊl di /




NOUN
golden oldie
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Also in this year's mix are Brenda Lee's golden oldie Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and the latest incarnation of Band Aid.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2024

Decide for yourself as you watch a master not so much try to outdo an oldie, but earn a modestly rousing encore.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2024

The PA played an oldie: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” while the ice crew picked up the hats.

From Washington Times Dec. 4, 2023

So he can always fill in the blank with an oldie but goodie: “The state of Seattle is … not my fault.”

From Seattle Times Feb. 18, 2023

An oldie but goodie, first played more than 3,400 years ago.

From Salon Oct. 22, 2022

"It wasn't just the oldies who knew it the first time around. It's a classic song - it was really lovely hearing kids singing along with it."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

As more listeners get their kicks from oldies, vintage hits have infiltrated Spotify’s chart in greater numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

"We're a bunch of oldies, but everyone gets stressed, everyone suffers loss and gets sad, everyone's happy, everyone has people in their life they love and people who annoy them," Forte said.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

"It's a couple of oldies - he's probably favourite," said O'Sullivan.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

The music is some kind of oldies rock 'n roll that Lola might boogie to while gardening.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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