old, ancient, venerable, antique, antiquated, archaic, obsolete mean having come into existence or use in the more or less distant past. old may apply to either actual or merely relative length of existence.

Old Saginaw City, one of the oldest commercial areas in the Saginaw Valley, was the first settled by the military. Fort Saginaw was erected upon the west banks of the Saginaw River in 1822, at the present …

Old premiered at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on July 19, 2021, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 23. The film grossed $90 million worldwide against an $18 …

Old is the most general term: old lace; an old saying. Ancient pertains to the distant past: "the hills, / Rock-ribbed, and ancient as the sun" (William Cullen Bryant).

That's an old joke - I've heard it about a thousand times. I think this cheese is old, judging by the smell of it.

You use old to refer to something that is no longer used, that no longer exists, or that has been replaced by something else. The old road had disappeared under grass and heather.

Old Town Saginaw exudes a vintage charm and a strong sense of community pride, making it a beloved destination for residents and visitors alike who appreciate its historical significance and unique …