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time-honored
[ tahym-on-erd ]
adjective
- revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance:
a time-honored custom.
Word History and Origins
Origin of time-honored1
Example Sentences
Visiting the White House is a time-honored tradition — a sign of respect for the institution of the presidency, not a blanket endorsement of any president’s politics.
And it makes it hard for people elsewhere who are struggling just to get by to follow the time-honored path of relocating toward greater opportunity.
It is, to use a time-honored phrase, dinner and a show.
“These time-honored university partnerships have led to some of the most powerful and impactful research discoveries in human history,” the statement said.
“Tailgating isn't just a pre-game ritual — it's a time-honored tradition where NFL fans rally together, no matter who they root for,” the brand said in a Tuesday press release.
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