oldster

old·ster

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ohld-ster]
- /ˈoʊld stər/
- /ˈəʊld.stə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ohld-ster]
- /ˈoʊld stər/

Definitions of oldster word

noun oldster an old or elderly person. 1
noun oldster (in the British navy) a midshipman of four years' standing. 1
noun oldster An older person. 1
noun oldster an older person 0
noun oldster a person who has been a midshipman for four years 0
noun oldster a person who is no longer young or middle aged; old or elderly person 0

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Origin of oldster

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; old + -ster, modeled on youngster

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Parts of speech for Oldster

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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oldster popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for oldster

noun oldster

senior — older or elder (designating the older of two men bearing the same name, as a father whose son is named after him, often written as Sr. or sr. following the name): I'd like to speak with the senior Mr. Hansen, please. I'm privileged to introduce Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Sr. Compare junior (def 1).
ancient — Ancient means very old, or having existed for a long time.
doyen — the senior member, as in age, rank, or experience, of a group, class, profession, etc.
doyenne — a woman who is the senior member, as in age or rank, of a group, class, profession, etc.
elder — (of one or more out of a group of related or otherwise associated people) of a greater age.

All 16 Synonyms of oldster