old-timer

• Nom désignant un homme âgé, ou une personne expérimentée ayant traversé de nombreuses épreuves, ou encore quelqu'un qui a longtemps servi dans un domaine.

A noun referring to an experienced person who has been through many battles or someone who has given long service, or an elderly man.

1. Experienced veteranB2informal

   A person who has been involved in a particular activity or field for a long time and has gained significant experience.

   Vétéran expérimenté

   • The old-timer at the factory taught me all the tricks of the trade.
   • He's an old-timer in the music industry, having played with legends.
   • The team relies on the old-timers for their wisdom and steady hands.

   Synonymesexpertmasterold handold stagerproveteranwarhorse

2. Elderly personA2informal

   An older person, typically a man, who is advanced in age.

   Personne âgée

   • The old-timer sat on the porch and watched the sunset.
   • A group of old-timers gathered at the park to play chess.
   • The old-timer told stories about the town's history.

   Synonymeselderoldsterseniorsenior citizen

   Antonymesyoungsteryouth