old country
noun
often capitalized O&C
: an emigrant's country of origin
especially
: one in Europe
—usually used with the
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On Sunday, March 9, Littrell's son, Baylee Littrell, auditioned to be a contestant on Season 23 of American Idol, marking a monumental moment for the 22-year-old country singer.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
It’s also called Ghost Riders in the Sky, a reference to an old country song about phantom cowboys galloping after demon cattle.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The 20-year-old country crooner was charged with driving under the influence, underage consumption of alcohol and failure to exercise due care.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Bryan is a 28-year-old country singer-songwriter who released his fifth album, The Great American Bar Scene, in July 2024.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
It’s also called Ghost Riders in the Sky, a reference to an old country song about phantom cowboys galloping after demon cattle.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The 20-year-old country crooner was charged with driving under the influence, underage consumption of alcohol and failure to exercise due care.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Bryan is a 28-year-old country singer-songwriter who released his fifth album, The Great American Bar Scene, in July 2024.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old country
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“Old country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20country. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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