time-honored

[ tahym-on-erd ]

adjective

1. revered or respected because of antiquity and long continuance:

   a time-honored custom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of time-honored¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

Besides, assuming that Latinos would break the time-honored immigrant tradition of spitting on more recent arrivals was as foolish as thinking that Liz Cheney campaigning alongside Harris would do any good.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a celebration of the diverse ingredients from the shorelines, the vibrant communities and the time-honored practices of Southern hospitality.

From Salon

They lifted Harris above the cauldron of grief, relief, anger and confusion with the time-honored benediction of cold, hard cash and a cheeky pop-culture energy that Biden has only rarely been able to conjure.

From Los Angeles Times

For almost 10 years now, Trump has blown through all the time-honored guardrails of American politicking and the American presidency.

From Los Angeles Times

J found a lot of freedom to explore his gender identity in a time-honored queer wonderland: musical theater.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• classical
• conventional
• customary
• long-established
• usual