centuries old

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Describes something that is very old, having existed for hundreds of years.

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  • The village still practices a centuries-old custom of celebrating the harvest.
  • This castle is centuries old and full of history.
  • They discovered a manuscript that was centuries old.
  • The philosophy is based on a centuries-old tradition of mindfulness.
  • Some of the olive trees in this grove are centuries old.
  • Her family has a centuries-old recipe for pasta sauce.
  • Archaeological evidence points to a centuries-old settlement in this valley.
  • How can a wooden ship that is centuries old still be so well-preserved?
  • Despite being centuries old, the aqueduct still supplies water to the town.
  • The cathedral, a centuries-old masterpiece of architecture, attracts thousands of visitors.