old faithful
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A specific, famous geyser: "Old Faithful" is the name of a specific, renowned geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. It is famous for its highly predictable, regular eruptions.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- We waited patiently to see Old Faithful erupt.
- The park ranger announced the predicted eruption time for Old Faithful.
- Visiting Yellowstone and missing Old Faithful would be a shame.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical use: While "Old Faithful" is a proper name, it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe any person, machine, or system that is extremely reliable and consistent over a long period.
- My 1998 pickup truck is the Old Faithful of the family; it never breaks down.
- She's the Old Faithful of the department, always completing her reports on time.
Variants and Related Words
- Geyser (n): A hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
- Faithful (adj): Loyal, constant, or steadfast. (This is the adjective from which the geyser's name is derived, describing its reliable nature).
Synonyms
- Reliable geyser (descriptive synonym, not a name)
- Predictable geyser (descriptive synonym, not a name)
Related Idioms
- (As) regular as clockwork: This idiom shares the meaning of predictable regularity associated with Old Faithful.
- His daily routine is as regular as clockwork.
- (As) steady as a rock: This idiom conveys the reliability and dependability associated with the geyser's metaphorical use.
- You can depend on her; she's as steady as a rock.
Noun
- a geyser in Yellowstone National Park that erupts for about 4 minutes about every 65 minutes