Synonyms of graybeard

graybeard

noun

as in oldster

Related Words

• oldster
• patriarch
• old-timer
• ancient
• geriatric
• gaffer
• whitebeard
• dowager
• senior citizen
• elder
• grandam
• adult
• beldam
• dotard
• golden-ager
• senior
• grown-up

Dissimilar Words

• youth
• youngster
• adolescent
• minor
• kid
• child
• juvenile
• kiddie
• cub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of graybeard

Tom Hanks, who became a star in 1984 with Splash, is now doing avuncular, graybeard roles. — Kyle Smith, National Review, 1 June 2022

The boss man certainly has a soft spot for the graybeard – and Whitworth literally has a graying beard – who's been so exceptional over the years while protecting quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, which is only a small part of what he's meant to the Rams. — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2022

Immediately, four dogs bound out of a modest pine log cabin, barking their fool heads off; there's George, a fluffy Newfoundland with a graybeard's tired face; Bunny, an Old English sheepdog; and Shih Tzus Clementine and Bear, the latter of whom cannot and will not be befriended. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2021

The Braves invited 25 non-roster players to spring training and Kipnis is not the only graybeard with a resume. — Ray Glier, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021