Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
time-worn
adjective
/ˈtaɪm.wɔrn/
Definition
Something that has been worn down or eroded through the passage of time.
Examples
- The time-worn book had frayed edges and a faded cover.
- She shared time-worn stories that her grandmother told her long ago.
- The time-worn path through the forest was covered in moss.
Meaning
The term describes objects, places, or concepts that show signs of age or have been affected by the passage of time, often acquiring a sense of history or wisdom as a result.
Synonyms
- ancient
- aged
- worn
- weathered
- historic
