oldster
Americannoun
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an old or elderly person.
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(in the British navy) a midshipman of four years' standing.
noun
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informal an older person
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navy a person who has been a midshipman for four years
Etymology
Origin of oldster
Example Sentences
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Though 75, she’s no cute oldster; Hugo Lockerby, the guru-like teacher with a wandering accent, thinks she may even be a genius.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
And he spoke as an oldster when he said, “And with the fairways being fast and firm, it allows players who are older to run the ball out there and have a chance.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2022
Even for this oldster, it was easy to set up an appointment online for my enhanced driver’s license.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
Roberts: “When Nashville oldster Cyrus saddled up to join Lil Nas X, the song galloped into the mainstream. That success should ensure a victory, though Mendes and Cabello were nearly as ubiquitous.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2020
So it was just Colin and Hassan and one single oldster who monopolized their entire day.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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