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    time-honoured
    /ˈtʌɪmˌɒnəd/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a custom or tradition) respected or valued because it has existed for a long time: "the eldest son was named, in time-honoured fashion, after his father"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTIME-HONOURED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Time-honoured means respected because it has been done or used in the same way for many years. Learn how to use this adjective with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › time-honoredTime-honored Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Feb 14, 2024 · Time-honored means honored because of age or long usage. See examples of how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTIME-HONOURED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A time-honoured tradition or way of doing something is one that has been used and respected for a very long time.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › time-honouredtime-honoured - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    respected because it has been used or done for a long time. They showed their approval in the time-honoured way (= by clapping, for example).

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › time-honouredTIME-HONOURED | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of time-honoured, an adjective that describes something that has been used for a long time, with examples and pronunciation. Find translations of time-honoured in different languages, such as Chinese, Portuguese, Turkish and more.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › time-honouredTIME-HONOURED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Time-honoured definition: having been observed for a long time and sanctioned by custom. See examples of TIME-HONOURED used in a sentence.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › time-honouredTime-honoured - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    acceptable for a long time. synonyms: time-honored. reputable. having a good reputation. adjective. honored because of age or long usage. synonyms: time-honored. honorable, honourable. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect.