ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Oldtimer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Oldtimer is a noun meaning An elderly person.

Meaning

An elderly person.

More Meanings

  1. A veteran.
  2. (non-native speakers' English, chiefly Germany) A classic car or vintage car.

Example Sentences

Oldtimers are rare on Japan's roads and can be admired only in manufacturers' museums.
Are you already familiar with: […] The museums for oldtimers, racing cars, bicycles in Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Neckarsulm and Langenburg?
Someone had ran ^([sic]) into his special car, an oldtimer. The insurance would pay him much less than he had payed ^([sic]) for the car.

Word Forms

Synonyms for oldtimer

Depending on context, synonyms include geriatric, oldster.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include veteran, old timer, oldster, old-old, geriatric, oldman.

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