noun
oldie
OHL-dee
noun
1
A song, film, or other piece of media from an earlier era, especially one still fondly remembered.
"The radio station played nothing but oldies from the 70s."
"That movie is a real oldie but goodie."
2
An old person or thing, generally.
"The car is an oldie, but it still runs great."
How to Use Oldie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fond, casual word for something (often a song) from way back.
When to use it
Informal.
Common pairings
play some oldies
oldie but goodie
a real oldie
Word Forms
oldies plural
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Etymology
Formed from "old" plus the informal, affectionate suffix "-ie," the same pattern seen in words like "sweetie."