oldster

noun

old·ster ˈōl(d)-stər How to pronounce oldster (audio)

: an old or elderly person

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Youngster has been used since the 16th century as a word for a young person with a lot of spunk. It has also long been used by maritime people as a word for a midshipman who has served less than four years. This use is connected with the Dutch word younker, which, like "youngster," refers to a young person as well as a young seaman. "Oldster" came about as a word used to differentiate the inexperienced midshipmen, or youngsters, from the experienced ones. To be exact, an oldster is a midshipman of four years' standing. Charles Dickens gets credit for the earliest known use of "oldster" in the general sense of "an old person." In his 1848 novel Dombey & Son he wrote, "Her eyes would play the Devil with the youngsters before long - 'and the oldsters too, Sir, if you come to that,' added the Major."

Example Sentences

a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike

Recent Examples on the Web Stalking the herd is easier than stalking the old and wary lone bull, which has been expelled from the flock by the young bloods, or stalking an old bull with an askaria young bull that serves as stooge and bodyguard to the oldster.

Robert Ruark, Field & Stream, 1 Dec. 2020 While Rivers was plotting and plodding his way to victory Sunday, another oldster threw five touchdown passes with his new team.

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2020 The radical difference between the median and the mean means that there are some very, very rich oldsters out there, but Bill Gates and Bruce Springsteen are eligible for Social Security and Medicare simply by virtue of their age.

Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 10 Feb. 2020 Hipsters in groups, oldsters in couples, crowds of post-church patrons on Sundays and, almost always, families with very cheerful children.

Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Jan. 2020 The old folks had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz.28.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2019 In a field of oldsters, the 37-year-old stands out.

Nr Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2019 Elderly dogs and cats may be too frail to interact safely with a rambunctious puppy or kitten despite the belief some people have that a younger animal may spark some life into the oldster.

Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 16 Nov. 2019 Four tales include a bigot, oldsters who find youth in playing kick the can, a misunderstood boy, and a terrified man on a plane.

Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2019 See More

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释义	oldster noun old·ster ˈōl(d)-stər : an old or elderly person Did you know? Youngster has been used since the 16th century as a word for a young person with a lot of spunk. It has also long been used by maritime people as a word for a midshipman who has served less than four years. This use is connected with the Dutch word younker, which, like "youngster," refers to a young person as well as a young seaman. "Oldster" came about as a word used to differentiate the inexperienced midshipmen, or youngsters, from the experienced ones. To be exact, an oldster is a midshipman of four years' standing. Charles Dickens gets credit for the earliest known use of "oldster" in the general sense of "an old person." In his 1848 novel Dombey & Son he wrote, "Her eyes would play the Devil with the youngsters before long - 'and the oldsters too, Sir, if you come to that,' added the Major." Synonyms ancient elder geriatric golden-ager old-timer senior senior citizen See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike Recent Examples on the Web Stalking the herd is easier than stalking the old and wary lone bull, which has been expelled from the flock by the young bloods, or stalking an old bull with an askaria young bull that serves as stooge and bodyguard to the oldster. Robert Ruark, Field & Stream, 1 Dec. 2020 While Rivers was plotting and plodding his way to victory Sunday, another oldster threw five touchdown passes with his new team. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2020 The radical difference between the median and the mean means that there are some very, very rich oldsters out there, but Bill Gates and Bruce Springsteen are eligible for Social Security and Medicare simply by virtue of their age. Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 10 Feb. 2020 Hipsters in groups, oldsters in couples, crowds of post-church patrons on Sundays and, almost always, families with very cheerful children. Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Jan. 2020 The old folks had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz.28. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2019 In a field of oldsters, the 37-year-old stands out. Nr Editors, National Review, 5 Dec. 2019 Elderly dogs and cats may be too frail to interact safely with a rambunctious puppy or kitten despite the belief some people have that a younger animal may spark some life into the oldster. Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 16 Nov. 2019 Four tales include a bigot, oldsters who find youth in playing kick the can, a misunderstood boy, and a terrified man on a plane. Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2019 See More Word History First Known Use 1848, in the meaning defined above oldster noun as in elder a person of advanced years a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance elder geriatric adult ancient old-timer graybeard senior citizen senior golden-ager patriarch dowager whitebeard beldame grandam beldam dotard gaffer grandame grown-up Antonyms & Near Antonyms youngster youth adolescent kid minor child juvenile cub kiddie kiddy See More
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