1. popular songs, movies, or other forms of entertainment from an earlier time period
Usage: informal; usually plural
2. older people
Usage: informal; sometimes considered mildly disrespectful

Examples

• The radio station plays oldies from the 1960s and 70s.
• My parents love listening to oldies while they cook dinner.
• The movie theater had a special screening of classic oldies.
• She prefers oldies to modern pop music.
• The nursing home organized a dance featuring oldies music.
• Some of the oldies at the community center still play tennis every week.
• The concert featured both new artists and beloved oldies.