Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

time-out-of-mind

idiomatic expression

/taɪm aʊt əv maɪnd/

Definition

A term referring to a time long past or a time that is so far in the past that it is no longer remembered.

Examples

Many traditions have been passed down through time-out-of-mind, shaping the culture we live in today.
This village has been inhabited since time-out-of-mind, making its history rich and fascinating.

Meaning

The phrase is often used to express something that has existed or happened for such a long duration that it seems almost forgettable or irrelevant in the current context.