old-timers

noun

plural of old-timer
1
as in elders
a person of advanced years a group of old-timers playing shuffleboard

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2
as in veterans
a person with long experience in a specified area old-timers in the fishing industry couldn't remember a time when catches were so low

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Recent Examples of old-timers There are several different subtypes of New York City Restaurant, from the humble old-timers (Katz’s, Nom Wah) to the temples of filthy lucre (Bemelmans, Rao’s). — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 While the boys bicker over stickball rules, old-timers Keith Hernandez, Willie Randolph and Tom Seaver argue from a stoop. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 There are the old-timers who have been cracking jokes on stage since before Gen Zers were born, including Marc Maron, Chelsea Handler and Martin Lawrence. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The three-wheelers are a far cry from the old-timers that only a year ago cruised the streets spewing clouds of black smoke. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Designed with the needs of senior dogs in mind, this recipe helps keep beloved old-timers going strong. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 The old-timers try to stay in touch. — Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Some bargain hunters poked around, while a handful of old-timers walked the halls for exercise. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce. — Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timers
  1. elders
  2. veterans
  3. oldsters
  4. adults
  5. ancients
  6. geriatrics
Noun
  • The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond absorbing his elders’ influences, LaFarge’s schoolmates were also impactful.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of elders
Noun
  • Seniors, disabled residents, and veterans may be entitled to further tax rate exemptions.
    — Andis Robeznieks, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Edwards won’t be the best running back TCU has faced this season, but those veterans from 2023 understand how quickly Edwards can change a game if he’s not accounted for.
    — Steven Johnson October 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of veterans
Noun
  • Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
  • Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of oldsters
Noun
  • In a study published this year with Redzo Mujcic of Warwick Business School, Graham followed 25,000 Australian adults for 14 years.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The analysis suggested melatonin could offer advantages over traditional sedatives for older adults, who may be more susceptible to confusion after surgery.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of adults
Noun
  • The exhibit features several dozen dinosaur animatronics that fully loom and roar, and a virtual aquarium stocked with swimming ancients.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 21 May 2026
Definition of ancients
Noun
  • The hospital complex in San Francisco was ranked top nationally in several specialties as well, including geriatrics, pulmonology — the treatment of respiratory conditions — and lung surgery.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The report rated hospital performance in 14 specialties or specialty areas, ranging from cancer to geriatrics to urology.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of geriatrics

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“Old-timers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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