Obsolete
/ˌɑːbˈsɒl.iːt/
No longer used or needed because something newer or better has come along, like an old toy that kids don't play with anymore.
Examples
- The old typewriter in the attic is now obsolete since everyone uses computers to write.
- Many toys from the past, like yo-yos and marbles, seem obsolete to kids who love video games.
- In science class, we learned that floppy disks are obsolete because we now use USB drives for storage.
Synonyms
outdated
old-fashioned
unused
unpopular
worn-out
Antonyms
new
modern
popular
needed
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