veteran
noun
vet·er·an
ˈve-tə-rən 
ˈve-trən
1
a
: a former member of the armed forces
b
: an old soldier of long service
2
: a person of long experience usually in some occupation or skill (such as politics or the arts)
veteran
adjective
Examples of veteran in a Sentence
a veteran of the political scene
He's a 10-year veteran with the team.
Recent Examples on the Web
In a letter to Congress this month, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel warned that not funding the program would have widespread impact, especially for senior citizens, veterans, schoolchildren and residents of rural and tribal communities.
—
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Senior citizens, veterans, members of the military, passengers with disabilities, and college students are all eligible for a fare discount.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
The 43-year-old NASCAR Cup Series veteran from Chesterfield, Va., has been a student of the game for as long as he’s been racing.
—Peter Casey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2024
Other Labour veterans bear no illusions about the chemistry between a Labour government and Mr. Trump.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
They are led by veteran forward Robert Lewandowski and will be looking for something to prove in their rival’s hometown.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
Marable credited the funding to herself and her husband, Commander and Vietnam veteran Fred Marable.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
Denver spent the offseason trying to improve its defensive line, signing run-stopper Malcolm Roach and nine-year veteran Angelo Blackson.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
A lot of big-name veteran free agents remain on the market if Lynch ignores his safety roots in the draft.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Senior citizens, veterans, members of the military, passengers with disabilities, and college students are all eligible for a fare discount.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
The 43-year-old NASCAR Cup Series veteran from Chesterfield, Va., has been a student of the game for as long as he’s been racing.
—Peter Casey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2024
Other Labour veterans bear no illusions about the chemistry between a Labour government and Mr. Trump.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
They are led by veteran forward Robert Lewandowski and will be looking for something to prove in their rival’s hometown.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
Marable credited the funding to herself and her husband, Commander and Vietnam veteran Fred Marable.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2024
Denver spent the offseason trying to improve its defensive line, signing run-stopper Malcolm Roach and nine-year veteran Angelo Blackson.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
A lot of big-name veteran free agents remain on the market if Lynch ignores his safety roots in the draft.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veteran. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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veteran
noun
vet·er·an
ˈvet-ə-rən
ˈve-trən
1
: a person who has had long experience (as in politics or the arts)
2
: a former member of the armed forces especially during wartime
veteran
adjective
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