old-timer — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of experience. An elder.

   Synonyms

   oldsteroldiesenior citizen

   Related words

   old-timer's diseaseold timer's diseaseold-timey

   Broader terms

   person

   Examples

   A: Hey, how's it going, old-timer? B: Ha ha, nice try — you're even older than I am! A: It takes one to know one, after all.

2. One who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of experience. A veteran.

   Synonyms

   old handwarhorse

   Broader terms

   person

   Examples

   Some of the old-timers around here might be able to tell you how it all began.

   More examples (1)

   It’s plain that older Americans have become a more important and reliable part of the audience that goes to movie theatres. Yet a few years ago, the Academy gave up on honouring old-timers in the show – because they wanted kids to be watching?

Noun

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

   Synonyms

   veteranoldtimerold handwarhorseold stagerstager

   Broader terms

   expert

2. an elderly man

   Synonyms

   oldtimergafferold geezerantique

   Broader terms

   old mangreybeardgraybeardMethuselah