veteran
noun
a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like.
veterans
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pluralof veteran.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Klare is part of a loaded position group that includes veterans Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and second-year pro Terrance Ferguson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
The skills gap between newcomers and veterans is further diminished by the speed of technological changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The VA is the country’s largest healthcare system, serving 9 million veterans.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Newcastle are in the market for additional experience, particularly in the middle of the park, and veterans Dan Burn and Fabian Schar will remain important voices in the dressing room.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Barack, for his part, had spent plenty of time listening to laid-off factory workers, young military veterans trying to manage lifelong disabilities, mothers fed up with sending their kids to poorly functioning schools.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
