English Explanatory Dictionary

oldster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who is old.
  2. A midshipman of four years' standing; a master's mate.

Word forms

oldster oldsters

Etymology

From old + -ster, modelled after youngster. Attested from early 19th c.

Synonyms

geezer old timer senior citizen ager antique badge-cove cheeser coffin dodger crinkly eld elder elderly geriatric genarian grayhead greyhead hoarhead mzee old no spring chicken old-timer oldtimer older adult oldie oldster senior silver top twirly weazen wrinkly

Antonyms

youngster
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