Definition

1. Noun:
   • An elderly man: A person, typically male, who is advanced in years.
   • An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service: A person with extensive experience in a particular field, organization, or activity, often implying long-standing membership or participation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The old-timer sat on the park bench, sharing stories about the town's history.
  • When it comes to fixing these engines, ask Jenkins; he's a real old-timer who knows every trick.

Advanced Usage

• "to be an old-timer at something": to have been involved in an activity or field for a very long time.
  • She's an old-timer at the company, having joined right after it was founded.

Variants and Related Words

• Old hand (n): A person with a lot of experience in something.
  • He's an old hand at negotiating contracts.

Synonyms

• Veteran: A person who has had long experience in a particular field.
• Senior: An older person, especially in the context of age or experience within a group.

Related Phrases

• The old guard: A group of people who have been associated with an organization or activity for a long time and are often resistant to change.
  • The proposal was rejected by the old guard on the committee.

Noun

1. an elderly man
2. an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service