Old-timer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈōl(d)-ˈtī-mər/ old-tim·er

Meaning & Definition of Old-timer

Old-timer (noun)

  1. veteran
  2. oldster
  3. something that is old-fashioned, antique

Old-timer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person of advanced years

    "a group of old-timers playing shuffleboard"

    similar: ancient, elder, geriatric, golden-ager, oldster, senior, senior citizen
    related: gaffer, graybeard, patriarch, whitebeard, beldam, dowager, grandam, adult, grown-up, dotard
    opposite: youngster, youth
    near: adolescent, minor, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie

  2. a person with long experience in a specified area

    "old-timers in the fishing industry couldn't remember a time when catches were so low"

    similar: doyen, old hand, stager, vet, veteran, warhorse
    related: doyenne, adept, dab hand (chiefly British), expert, guru, hand, master, maven, past master, pro, professional
    opposite: beginner, colt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro
    near: apprentice, cub, boot, novitiate, amateur, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Old-timer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Old-timer:

ancient, elder, geriatric, golden-ager, oldster, senior, senior citizen, doyen, old hand, stager, vet, veteran, warhorse

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Old-timer

Words with the opposite meaning of Old-timer:

youngster, youth, beginner, colt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro

Related Words for Old-timer

gaffer, graybeard, patriarch, whitebeard, beldam, dowager, grandam, adult, grown-up, dotard, doyenne, adept, dab hand, expert, guru, hand, master, maven, past master, pro, professional

Near Antonyms of Old-timer

adolescent, minor, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie, apprentice, boot, novitiate, amateur, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer

Origin & Etymology of Old-timer

First known use: 1856

Frequently Asked Questions about Old-timer

What does "Old-timer" mean?

"Old-timer" means veteran. As a noun, it is defined as: veteran. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Old-timer"?

Other words for "Old-timer" include ancient, elder, geriatric, golden-ager, oldster, senior, senior citizen and doyen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Old-timer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Old-timer"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Old-timer". Common alternatives include ancient, elder, geriatric, golden-ager, oldster, senior, senior citizen, doyen, old hand and stager.

What is the opposite of "Old-timer"?

Antonyms of "Old-timer" include youngster, youth, beginner, colt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn and neophyte. Near antonyms include adolescent, minor, child and cub.

How do you use "Old-timer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Old-timer" in a sentence: "a group of old-timers playing shuffleboard"; "old-timers in the fishing industry couldn't remember a time when catches were so low".

Is "Old-timer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Old-timer" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Old-timer"?

"Old-timer" is pronounced /ˈōl(d)-ˈtī-mər/ and divided into syllables as old-tim·er.

What is the origin of the word "Old-timer"?

First known use: 1856.