time-honored — respected and valued because it has existed or been used for a long time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: respected and valued because it has existed or been used for a long time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪm ˈɑːnərd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's time-honored recipe for kimchi includes a secret ingredient she refuses to share.
- The company follows a time-honored policy of promoting from within.
- Breaking the time-honored tradition, the bride wore black instead of white.
time-honored
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtaɪm ˈɑːnərd/]
respected and valued because it has existed or been used for a long time
respected and valued because it has existed or been used for a long time
What time has conquered shall be honored!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Time-honored is a compound adjective formed by combining 'time' (from Old English 'tima', related to Proto-Germanic 'timōn') and 'honored' (past participle of 'honor', from Old French 'honorer'). The compound developed to mean 'verified or validated by the passage of time' or 'established through long tradition'.
Breakdown
time (Old English tima, duration) + honored (past participle of honor, meaning respected or held in high regard). The construction literally suggests something that has been respected and proven worthy by enduring through time.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's time-honored recipe for kimchi includes a secret ingredient she refuses to share.”
“The company follows a time-honored policy of promoting from within.”
“Breaking the time-honored tradition, the bride wore black instead of white.”
“The time-honored excuse 'my dog ate my homework' doesn't work in the digital age.”
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