Old-school (adjective)

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a traditional or longstanding way of doing things.
  2. Adhering to or favoring traditional methods, values, or style.
  3. Belonging to or originating from an earlier time.

Origin:

From the combination of old + school, with school referring to a system of teaching and learning.

Examples:

  1. The old-school coach believed in discipline and hard work.
  2. The company's management preferred an old-school approach to marketing.
  3. The old-school method of teaching required students to memorize large amounts of information.
  4. He had an old-school attitude towards manners and etiquette.
  5. The restaurant served an old-school breakfast with pancakes, eggs, and bacon.
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