ole

1 of 4

adjective

ˈōl

informal

: old

reminiscing about the good ole days

had a grand ole time

saw a big ole snake

… "That ole devil still living?"

Mildred D. Taylor

… an ole workin man …

George Bernard Shaw

… new uses for the good ole potato.

Sheila O'Meara Lowenstein

… he didn't lose because of little ole me.

Matt Gurney

… the ole switcheroo, a technique whereby a jeweller will replace his infinitesimally smaller rock for your larger one.

Elle

… what Robb has done for Democrats is win something. And not just any ole something: Virginia.

George F. Will

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This spring, the Fed dusted off the ole inflation-fighting playbook.

Lance Lambert, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Not to be confused with messenger bags, these casual-yet-cool alternatives to your regular 'ole pack are ideal for just about any scenario—including travel.

Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2022 It’s the perfect way to embark on a comfortable multi-day camping trip that gives you a change of scenery from your regular 'ole car while getting a break from your typical environment.

Ashley Davis And Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 10 Mar. 2022 This season may be unlike any the Huskies have experienced in some time, but Wednesday’s Big East battle at Butler was a good ‘ole UConn women’s basketball thrashing for the ages.

Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 12 Jan. 2022 Gladys has been described by those who know her as a sweet and gentle little ‘ole lady.

The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2021 Subdued and melodic, the ballad really tugs at the ole emotional floodgates.

Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2021 The best gifts for crafters, from at-home pottery to good ‘ole friendship bracelets to DIY candles, will bring a bit of lasting joy to anyone’s holiday season.

Sarah Madaus, SELF, 8 Dec. 2020 It was supposed to be Tennessee Williams, the most famous playwright in the land, but ole T.W. got gobsmacked drunk the night before in his hotel room and never got out of bed.

Dallas News, 29 May 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

by alteration

Noun

Spanish

Combining form

French olé-, oléo-, from Latin ole-, from oleum — more at oil

Noun combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin oleum

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1832, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1922, in the meaning defined above

单词	ole
释义	ole 1 of 4 adjective ˈōl informal : old reminiscing about the good ole days had a grand ole time saw a big ole snake … "That ole devil still living?" Mildred D. Taylor … an ole workin man … George Bernard Shaw … new uses for the good ole potato. Sheila O'Meara Lowenstein … he didn't lose because of little ole me. Matt Gurney … the ole switcheroo, a technique whereby a jeweller will replace his infinitesimally smaller rock for your larger one. Elle … what Robb has done for Democrats is win something. And not just any ole something: Virginia. George F. Will olé 2 of 4 noun ō-ˈlā : bravo entry 2 ole- 3 of 4 combining form variants or oleo- : oil oleograph -ole 4 of 4 noun combining form variants or less commonly -ol 1 : chemical compound containing a 5-membered usually heterocyclic ring pyrrole 2 : chemical compound not containing hydroxyl eucalyptol —especially in names of ethers safrole Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective This spring, the Fed dusted off the ole inflation-fighting playbook. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Not to be confused with messenger bags, these casual-yet-cool alternatives to your regular 'ole pack are ideal for just about any scenario—including travel. Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 20 Apr. 2022 It’s the perfect way to embark on a comfortable multi-day camping trip that gives you a change of scenery from your regular 'ole car while getting a break from your typical environment. Ashley Davis And Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 10 Mar. 2022 This season may be unlike any the Huskies have experienced in some time, but Wednesday’s Big East battle at Butler was a good ‘ole UConn women’s basketball thrashing for the ages. Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 12 Jan. 2022 Gladys has been described by those who know her as a sweet and gentle little ‘ole lady. The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2021 Subdued and melodic, the ballad really tugs at the ole emotional floodgates. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2021 The best gifts for crafters, from at-home pottery to good ‘ole friendship bracelets to DIY candles, will bring a bit of lasting joy to anyone’s holiday season. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 8 Dec. 2020 It was supposed to be Tennessee Williams, the most famous playwright in the land, but ole T.W. got gobsmacked drunk the night before in his hotel room and never got out of bed. Dallas News, 29 May 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective by alteration Noun Spanish Combining form French olé-, oléo-, from Latin ole-, from oleum — more at oil Noun combining form International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin oleum First Known Use Adjective circa 1832, in the meaning defined above Noun 1922, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing ole any ole good ole boy good ole any ole good ole boy good ole
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ole

adjective

noun

combining form

noun combining form

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing ole