bygone

adjective

by·​gone ˈbī-ˌgȯn How to pronounce bygone (audio)
 also  -ˌgän
: gone by : past
bygone days
especially : outmoded
bygone styles
bygone noun

Examples of bygone in a Sentence

the bygone days of our ancestors The stone wall is from a bygone age.
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The engagement and accessibility and near-innocence of the vibe felt like something from a bygone era. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025 In the bygone era, many attributes were the sort of magical connections that took place in IRL and were not masterminded in boardrooms or via digital platforms. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 As Season 3 of And Just Like That kicks off, take a look back at some of the episodes that have fared well over the years and some where the content and language are of a bygone era—and probably best left there. Melissa Locker, Time, 30 May 2025 Exposed oak ceiling beams and vintage touches, from eclectic art to layered prints and textures, keep the home’s history alive, but the romance of a bygone era doesn’t end inside. Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bygone

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bygone was in the 15th century

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“Bygone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bygone. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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bygone

adjective
by·​gone ˈbī-ˌgȯn How to pronounce bygone (audio)
 also  -ˌgän
: gone by : past
a bygone era
bygone noun

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