auld lang syne

noun

: the good old times

Examples of auld lang syne in a Sentence

They drank a toast to auld lang syne. let us bid farewell to auld lang syne and welcome in the new year
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Word History

Etymology

Scots, literally, old long ago

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of auld lang syne was in 1666

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Cite this Entry

“Auld lang syne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auld%20lang%20syne. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

auld lang syne

noun
ˌōl-ˌ(d)aŋ-ˈzīn How to pronounce auld lang syne (audio)
ˌōl-ˌ(d)laŋ-,
ˌȯl-
: the good old times
Etymology

from Scots, literally "old long ago"

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