old-timer

/'ould,taimə/
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old-timer

An old-timer sits on a park bench feeding the pigeons.

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.
old-timer

An old-timer sits on a park bench feeding the pigeons.

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

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