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I'm a big fan of period pieces, and I'm a big fan of the old-time westerns.
Giancarlo Esposito

Meaning of "old-time" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OLD-TIME

old-time play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OLD-TIME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Old-Time is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OLD-TIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

old-time

Old Time

"Old time" and "old timey" are terms used to describe stereotyped images and representations of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the USA, generally not more than a generation before or after the start of the 20th century. The term "old timeyness" is used more rarely. All these terms may also be used in a more general sense, in which case, they are synonymous with "old fashioned" or "antique".

Definition of old-time in the English dictionary

The definition of old-time in the dictionary is of or relating to a former time; old-fashioned.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OLD-TIME

old-established
old-fashioned
old-fashionedly
old-line
old-line party
old-liner
old-looking
old-maidish
old-media
old-money
old-skool
old-style
old-talk
old-time dance
old-time dancing
old-timer
old-womanish
old-world
old-worldly

WORDS THAT END LIKE OLD-TIME

all-time
at the same time
big-time
double-time
drive-time
full-time
good-time
half-time
just-in-time
kill-time
me-time
Minkowski space-time
night-time
one-time
part-time
prime-time
real-time
small-time
space-time
spare-time
two-time

Synonyms and antonyms of old-time in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OLD-TIME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «old-time» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of old-time

Translation of «old-time» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OLD-TIME

Find out the translation of old-time to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of old-time from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «old-time» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

昔日的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de antaño
570 millions of speakers

English

old-time
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुराने समय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوقت القديم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

старинный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

antigo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুরানো সময়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

d´autrefois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

masa dahulu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

altertümlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

昔の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

옛날식의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lawas-wektu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cũ thời gian
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பழைய காலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जुना काळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eski zaman
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di una volta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Old-time
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

старовинний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vechi - timp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

old -time
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ou - tyd
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gammal klassiker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gammeldags
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of old-time

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OLD-TIME»

The term «old-time» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.628 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OLD-TIME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about old-time

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10 QUOTES WITH «OLD-TIME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word old-time.
1
Andre Balazs
I often compare putting a hotel together to old-time movie production. You come up with a story line, you hire the writer, the director, the stars, the set designer.
2
Clint Black
I intend to keep writing Christmas songs. There's still a lot more about Christmas that can be captured and feel like old-time Christmas. A lot of the traditions haven't been explained in song.
3
Robert Crumb
I'm into old-time music; I'm not very interested in modern, popular music at all. And if I'm really into some particular old-time musician, some fiddler or banjo player, I'm always dying of curiosity to see what they look like. So there's some connection between visual images and music.
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Robert Crumb
I do covers for CDs and LPs of music that I like, reissues of old-time music, and then I'm inspired to make some kind of drawing based on this love of the music. I don't do album covers or CD covers for groups or musicians I don't like or have no interest in.
5
Giancarlo Esposito
I'm a big fan of period pieces, and I'm a big fan of the old-time westerns.
6
Manny Farber
Capra is an old-time movie craftsman, the master of every trick in the bag, and in many ways he is more at home with the medium than any other Hollywood director. But all of his details give the impression of contrived effect.
7
Abel Ferrara
As an old-time New Yorker, it's not that I miss the '70s and '80s or whatever. I miss the fact that there was a certain kind of energy that exists when people can live for nothing.
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Ernest Gaines
What I miss today more than anything else - I don't go to church as much anymore - but that old-time religion, that old singing, that old praying which I love so much. That is the great strength of my being, of my writing.
9
James Hong
As long as I have the talent and there's a demand for the old Chinese man - whether he's a philosopher, or a master, or an old-time restaurant owner, or a villain, or a so-called good guy - I will always be working.
10
Julia Ward Howe
Massachusetts women as a rule adhere too strongly to old-time conventions.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLD-TIME»

Discover the use of old-time in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to old-time and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Old-Time Fiddle for the Complete Ignoramus!
Here, at long last, is the perfect fiddle book for the true and total beginner. No previous experience needed! Wayne takes you through every step of adjusting, tuning, holding and playing the fiddle.
Wayne Erbsen, 2005
2
Old-Time Fiddling Across America
This book contains rare vintage photographs, player's biographical profiles, historical and performance notes, bowing indications, and information on cross-tunings and the American institution of fiddle contests. the authors have ...
David Reiner, Peter Anick, 2000
3
Old-Time Fiddle Round Peak Style
Author Brad Leftwich, himself an acclaimed fiddler who learned the music in person from Jarrell, presents detailed, accurate transcriptions of 83 tunes (the bulk of Jarrell's repertoire) both in standard music notation and fiddle tablature, ...
Brad Leftwich, 2011
4
On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio
A comprehensive reference of the radio shows of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s has entries arranged in alphabetical order and includes each show's history, timeslot, network, advertisers, cast members, and much more. UP.
John Dunning, 1998
5
Old Time Crochet Made Easy
Remember those exquisite crochet projects that your grandmother used to make? This beautiful book is filled to the brim with more than 75 authentic patterns from before 1950.
Laura Scott, 2000
6
The How and the Tao of Old Time Banjo
The How and the Tao of Old Time Banjo by Patrick Costello is a comprehensive guide for all banjo lovers.
Patrick Costello, 2003
7
Old-Time Makers of Medicine
First published in 1911, Dr. Walsh's Old-Time Makers of Medicine remains a valued book for readers interested in the history of medicine and surgery.
James J. Walsh, 2008
8
Old-Time Festival Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo
This book and two CD set is intended to be a tune repertoire book.
Dan Levenson, 2011
9
Old-Time Fiddle Style
All transcriptions are based on festival versions of the tunes, meaning the versions are those most commonly encountered at jams and festivals. the book includes a clearly written description of old time style focusing on default bowing ...
Ken Kolodner, 2011
10
Grandma's Remedies - Old Time Remedies
Old time remedy recipe ideas for the common cold and asthma to rheumatism and sun burns.
Health Research, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLD-TIME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term old-time is used in the context of the following news items.
1
An old-time barbershop experience
In the early 1900s barbershops were to men like nail salons are to women today — a special spot not only for purchasing a service but a place ... «Manteca Bulletin, Jul 15»
2
Reconnecting with old-time roots music
But they have followed similar paths to emerge as the lead singers and bandleaders of two of the most popular old-time bands in the D.C. area. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Old-time hockey: 94th birthday celebrated playing in tourney
Old-time hockey: 94th birthday celebrated playing in tourney. Video. OLD TIME HOCKEY | NBC News | 07/23/2015 ... «News3LV, Jul 15»
4
Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival sticks with old-music, old-time feel
Missoula's two oldest neighborhoods will convene on Saturday for the annual Rock the Hood Northside/Westside Block Party on Saturday, July ... «The Missoulian, Jul 15»
5
County Council returns to those old-time land-use follies
Traffic on Meridian Avenue on South Hill reflects the unfettered growth policies that used to be par for the course in Pierce County. | RUSS ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
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Old-time legend to play Winona
Gramps channels the era of old-time American music in a way that makes one think he must have been there, Stevens said. "Maybe he was ... «Winona Post, Jul 15»
7
Old-time fiddle contest July 24-25
Choteau on July 24 and 25 will welcome back the Montana State Old Time Fiddlers Association's yearly Old Time Fiddle contest where fiddlers ... «Choteau Acantha, Jul 15»
8
Old-time threshing and farm history event teaches lessons
OHIO — The word “work” today has a much different meaning than it did nearly 100 years ago, and anyone who visited Ohio's 38th annual Ol' ... «LaSalle News Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Old-time fiddlers make music morning, noon and night
Old-time fiddlers practice music for the finale of the weeklong workshop held ... MOSES LAKE - The music they play at the Washington Old Time ... «Columbia Basin Herald, Jul 15»
10
Webb an old-time Democrat
Former Virginia U.S. Sen. Jim Webb speaks at the National Sheriffs' Association presidential forum, June 30, in Baltimore. PATRICK ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»

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