old-timer

[ ohld-tahy-mer ]
/ ˈoʊldˈtaɪ mər /
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noun Informal.

a person whose residence, membership, or experience began long ago and has been continuing for a considerable length of time; veteran.
an old person.
an old-fashioned person or thing.

Origin of old-timer

First recorded in 1855–60; old-time + -er1

Words nearby old-timer

old-man cactus, old-man's-beard, old-man-and-woman, old-time, old-time dance, old-timer, old-timey, old-womanish, old-world, oldcastle, olde-worlde

Words related to old timer

experienced, suited, talented, efficient, gifted, able, accomplished, proficient, adept, good, qualified, skillful, competent, adequate, intelligent, old-timer, elder, pensioner, pro, expert

British Dictionary definitions for old timer

old-timer

noun

a person who has been in a certain place, occupation, etc, for a long time
US an old man