of yore

adverb
UK: /ɒv jɔː/
US: /əv jɔr/

  1. In the past; a long time ago.

    1. The stories of knights of yore are fun.
    2. The castle ruins speak of battles of yore, when honor mattered most.

Synonyms

formerly of old
of yore adjective

  1. Belonging to a time long past.

    1. We talked about times of yore.
    2. The museum displays artifacts from civilizations of yore, providing a glimpse into their daily lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "of yore" is /ɒv jɔː/ in British English and /əv jɔr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "of yore": formerly, of old.

Example usage of "of yore": "The stories of knights of yore are fun.". More examples on the page.