Fossil (Noun)
Meaning 1
The remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 2
Someone whose style is out of fashion.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Usages
Examples
- He's a fossil from the 80s, still wearing acid-washed jeans and listening to cassette tapes.
- My aunt is a fossil, she thinks bell-bottoms are still in style and refuses to update her wardrobe.
- The old professor was a fossil, still using a chalkboard and refusing to learn how to use a computer.
- He's a fossil from the disco era, still sporting a polyester suit and platform shoes.
- My grandfather is a fossil, he thinks vinyl records are the only way to listen to music and won't even consider CDs.