Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing old, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Adjective + noun(17)
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an old lady
an elderly woman
an old town
the historical or original part of a town, typically with older buildings
old friend
a friend you have known for a long time
older sister
a female sibling who is older than oneself
eldest son
the first-born male child in a family
old age
the later period of a person's life
old joke
A joke that is so well known it has lost its freshness
older brother
a male sibling who was born before oneself
eldest daughter
the firstborn female child in a family
elder statesman
an experienced senior political figure whose advice is respected
old bachelor
an older man who has never married
old codger
an informal, often affectionate term for an eccentric older man
old gentleman
an older man referred to politely
old hut
a small simple shelter that has stood for a long time
old myth
a false belief that has been repeated for a long time
old crone
An insulting or literary description of an elderly woman, often portrayed as unattractive or frightening.
old overcoat
A long outdoor coat that has been owned or used for many years.