old-tim·er

old-tim·er
/ˈoʊldˈtaımɚ/ noun, pl -ers [count]
1 : a person who has a lot of experience : someone who has been a member of a company or organization for a long time

I've asked some of the old-timers to help train new workers.

2 US : an old person

It's good for old-timers like me to have young people around.

Only a few old-timers still speak the language.

How are you feeling today, old-timer?


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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