ole
1 of 4adjective
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
Mildred D. Taylor… an ole workin man … George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw… new uses for the good ole potato. Sheila O'Meara Lowenstein
Sheila O'Meara Lowenstein… he didn't lose because of little ole me. Matt Gurney
Matt Gurney… the ole switcheroo, a technique whereby a jeweller will replace his infinitesimally smaller rock for your larger one. Elle
Elle… what Robb has done for Democrats is win something. And not just any ole something: Virginia. George F. Will
George F. Willolé
2 of 4noun
ō-ˈlā
: bravo entry 2
ole-
3 of 4combining form
variants or oleo-
: oil
oleograph
-ole
4 of 4noun 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 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
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