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TIME-HONORED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does time-honored mean? 

TIME-HONORED (adjective)
  The adjective TIME-HONORED has 2 senses:

1. acceptable for a long timeplay

2. honored because of age or long usageplay

  Familiarity information: TIME-HONORED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


TIME-HONORED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Acceptable for a long time

Synonyms:

time-honored; time-honoured

Context example:

time-honored customs

Similar:

reputable (having a good reputation)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Honored because of age or long usage

Synonyms:

time-honored; time-honoured

Context example:

time-honored institutions

Similar:

honorable; honourable (worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect)


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