old as time
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
That has been around forever.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: old as the hills, age-old, as old as time itself, old as time itself
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “old as time” mean?
That has been around forever.
Is “old as time” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.