What does time-honored mean?
Time-honored means (American spelling) Honored because of great age, or long usage..
Time-honored
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(American spelling) Honored because of great age, or long usage..
Example Sentences
It would have been a great privilege to be the mistress of an old time-honoured mansion, to call oaks and elms her own, to know that acres of gardens were submitted to her caprices, to look at herds of cows and oxen, and be aware that they lowed on her own pastures.
Synonyms for time-honored
Antonyms for time-honored
Related Words
Word Forms
- more time-honored
- most time-honored
- time-honoured
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for time-honored?
Common synonyms include traditional, time-honoured, honorable, honourable.
What is the opposite of time-honored?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use time-honored in a sentence?
It would have been a great privilege to be the mistress of an old time-honoured mansion, to call oaks and elms her own, to know that acres of gardens were submitted to her caprices, to look at herds of cows and oxen, and be aware that they lowed on her own pastures.
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