Meaning of oldest in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    oldest

    Definitions

    1. first in time

    Examples

    • « the oldest rocks on the planet »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « Politics I supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. »
    Ronald Reagan
  • « I like to say magic is the world's second oldest profession, a mystical and often awe-inspiring spectacle that, throughout the ages, has blended superstition, trickery and religion. »
    Criss Angel
  • « It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first. »
    Ronald Reagan
  • « Magic is the oldest part of the show business profession. It can now be used as a forward-thinking tool to build a child's confidence. It has been an amazing part in many entertainers' lives, including Steve Martin and the late Johnny Carson. »
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  • « The age of a woman doesn't mean a thing. The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles. »
    Ralph Waldo Emerson

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