old timer

See also: old-timer, Oldtimer, and oldtimer

English

Etymology

From old +‎ time +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌəʊl(d)ˈtaɪmə/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌoʊl(d)ˈtaɪməɹ/
Rhymes: -aɪmə(ɹ)
Hyphenation: old tim‧er

Noun

old timer (plural old timers)

(slang) An elderly person.
Synonyms: geriatric, oldster, senior citizen; see also Thesaurus:old person
A person who has had the same job, membership, or residence, etc., for a long time.

Alternative forms

oldtimer, old-timer

Derived terms

old timer's disease

Anagrams

timelord

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