old school

noun

1. advocates or supporters of established custom or of conservatism:

   a military man of the old school.

old school

noun

1. a school formerly attended by a person
2. a group of people favouring traditional ideas or conservative practices

Other Words From

• old-school adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of old school¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Most of the children at Perryfields are on short-term placements, and keep strong links to their mainstream primary school by wearing their school uniform, and often revisiting their old school in the afternoon.

From BBC

You both came up in the “old school” music business, the record company model, shopping demos, big advances and of course, pre-online anything.

From Los Angeles Times

In this World Series, the Yankees are old school: Use your best relievers as often as possible.

From Los Angeles Times

We’ll get back into the old school and head back to the crib.

From Los Angeles Times

Steve Hideg was classy, gracious, old school, polite, a gentleman, a jazzy cool cat and a caring friend, and his beautiful struggle ended Oct.

From Los Angeles Times