oldtimer

• Nom désignant un homme âgé, ou une personne expérimentée et ancienne dans son domaine, ayant une longue carrière ou une grande ancienneté.

A noun referring to an elderly man or an experienced person who has given long service.

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 oldtimer at the company taught me all the tricks of the trade.
   • He's an oldtimer in the music industry, having worked with many famous bands.
   • The oldtimer shared stories from his many years of service.

   Synonymesgraybeardold handold stagerveteranwarhorse

   Antonymesbeginnernovicerookie

2. Elderly manB1informal

   An older man, often used affectionately or respectfully.

   Vieil homme, ancien

   • The oldtimer sat on the park bench feeding the pigeons.
   • A friendly oldtimer helped me find my way to the museum.
   • The oldtimer in the corner shop always has a story to tell.

   Synonymeseldergraybeardold manoldsterpatriarchseniorveteran

   Antonymesyoungsteryouth