oldtimer
Definition
Noun: 1. An elderly man. 2. An experienced person who has been through many situations; a veteran or long-serving person.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to an elderly man:
- The oldtimer sat on the bench, feeding the pigeons every morning.
- He's a friendly oldtimer who knows everyone in the village.
- Referring to a veteran or experienced person:
- Ask Sarah; she's an oldtimer who has worked here for 30 years.
- In this industry, he's considered an oldtimer with invaluable knowledge.
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a tone of respect for the person's age and accumulated experience.
- It can be used informally within a group or organization to denote a senior member.
- As an oldtimer in the club, she helped organize all the major events.
Variants and Related Words
- Old-timer (noun): The more common hyphenated spelling of the same word.
- Veteran (noun): A person with long experience in a particular field.
- Senior (noun): An older person, or a person with higher rank or longer service.
Synonyms
- Elder, senior citizen, graybeard (for an elderly man).
- Veteran, stalwart, long-timer (for an experienced person).
Notes on Meaning
The two meanings are closely related. The word primarily denotes an elderly man, but this naturally implies a lifetime of experience. The second meaning emphasizes that accumulated experience rather than just the age itself. It is an informal, often affectionate term.
Noun
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an elderly man
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an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
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