outdated

adjective

out·​dat·​ed ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly adverb
outdatedness noun

Examples of outdated in a Sentence

an outdated rotary telephone
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An astonishing 77% of manufacturers are struggling to fill open jobs largely because of the outdated image of the industry. Ethan Karp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Vintage bathroom fixtures with character From spinning soap dispensers and dramatic drapes to conservatory showers, millennials and Gen Z seem to be under the influence of nostalgia when designing their dream bathrooms with fixtures that had previously been deemed outdated. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024 Recent satellite images published by the U.K. Ministry of Defence also highlight Russian armored vehicle losses, showing troops utilizing outdated Soviet-era equipment. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 The full moon phase offers an opportunity to assess your journey and shed outdated thoughts or patterns that no longer serve you. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outdated 

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outdated was in 1616

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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

outdated

adjective
out·​dat·​ed (ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
: not up-to-date

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