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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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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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
That may mean installing limits to your time on certain apps, setting up two-factor authentication or only consuming news through old-school media sources.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
This contemporary bike draws inspiration from the original 40s version, combining electric tech with a rather old-school, retro look.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
But the music business is still too full of these old-school bean counters.
—David Marchese, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
An old-school World War II drama, a quietly powerful Irish drama, a Christmas story and a fantasy anime arrive in movie theaters this week.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
That may mean installing limits to your time on certain apps, setting up two-factor authentication or only consuming news through old-school media sources.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
This contemporary bike draws inspiration from the original 40s version, combining electric tech with a rather old-school, retro look.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
But the music business is still too full of these old-school bean counters.
—David Marchese, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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