out-of-date

[ out-uhv-deyt ]

adjective

1. gone out of style or fashion; outmoded; obsolete:

   out-of-date fashions; out-of-date ideas.

out of date

adjective

1. no longer valid, current, or fashionable; outmoded

Other Words From

• out-of-dateness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-of-date¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

It is understood millions of additional pounds had to be spent correcting flaws; including ripping out equipment that had become out-of-date due to the ongoing delay.

From BBC

The NHS advises people not to eat food from "bulging or damaged cans", and to avoid eating off-smelling preserved foods, or those stored at the incorrect temperature or which are out-of-date.

From BBC

When bureaucracies fail, it is often because the people who staff them become resistant to change and therefore rely on out-of-date knowledge.

From Salon

Many residents joined action groups to raise concerns about a range of fire safety issues including out-of-date equipment.

From BBC

Departure boards in the main terminal building appeared to freeze before 07:00, showing out-of-date information about gate numbers and take off times.

From BBC

Related Words

• antiquated
• archaic
• obsolete
• outmoded