Year Dot (Noun)
Meaning
As long ago as anyone can remember; "he has been a conductor since the year dot".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- He's been a conductor since the year dot and still shows no signs of slowing down.
- She's been making beautiful handmade crafts since the year dot and now has her own shop.
- They've been running that little bakery since the year dot and still make the best pastries in town.
- He's been playing the piano since the year dot and now performs with famous orchestras worldwide.
- She's been writing novels since the year dot and has just published her 20th book.