old-timer

noun
UK: /ˈəʊldˌtaɪmə(r)/
US: /ˈoʊldˌtaɪmər/

  1. An elderly person, especially one with a long history or experience in a particular field.

    1. That old-timer knows everything about cars.
    2. The old-timer had seen many changes in the town over the years, recalling simpler times.

  2. An experienced member of a group, team, or organization.

    1. He is a real old-timer around here.
    2. The new recruits learned a lot from the old-timer on the construction crew, benefiting from years of experience.

Synonyms

veteran senior elder old hand

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "old-timer" in English means: An elderly person, especially one with a long history or experience in a particular field., An experienced member of a group, team, or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "old-timer" is /ˈəʊldˌtaɪmə(r)/ in British English and /ˈoʊldˌtaɪmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "old-timer": veteran, senior, elder, old hand.

Example usage of "old-timer": "That old-timer knows everything about cars.". More examples on the page.