old-timer

[ohld-tahy-mer]

noun

Informal.

1. a person whose residence, membership, or experience began long ago and has been continuing for a considerable length of time; veteran.

2. an old person.

3. an old-fashioned person or thing.

old-timer

noun

1. a person who has been in a certain place, occupation, etc, for a long time

2. an old man

Word History and Origins

Origin of old-timer¹

First recorded in 1855–60; old-time + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Siegel relayed a story about an old-timer saying the original owner — a proprietor named Margie — wouldn’t seat him until he donned a coat and tie.

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“It can be difficult for us old-timers to see all the changes,” said Gosen, who spins goat fiber into yarn outside her soap shop on Mane Street most weekends.

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“All the old-timers are either retired or have passed or slowed down.”

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But what about newcomers that are also old-timers?

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Was it the new voters that Mason says he’s brought into the fold or was it old-timers for whom Beyoncé’s music finally made sense?

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