Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-faithful
Adjective
/oʊld ˈfeɪθfəl/
Definition
A term used to describe something or someone that is consistently reliable or dependable.
Examples
- My old-faithful car has never let me down in ten years.
- The old-faithful routines of our family gatherings bring us closer together.
- His old-faithful pen works perfectly every time I need to write something down.
Meaning
The phrase originates from the famous geyser, Old Faithful, in Yellowstone National Park, which reliably erupts at regular intervals.
Synonyms
- Dependable
- Reliable
- Steadfast
- Constant
