Meanings
plural oldtimers · alternative old-timer · alternative old timer
- A veteran.
- Germanynon-native speakers' EnglishA classic car or vintage car.
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2022 July 26, “Opel Classics to Participate in Germany's Biggest Oldtimer Rally”, in LifePR (press release)3 more examples
Are you already familiar with: […] The museums for oldtimers, racing cars, bicycles in Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Neckarsulm and Langenburg?
1970 03, Motor Cycling and MotoringOldtimers are rare on Japan's roads and can be admired only in manufacturers' museums.
2010 February 24, W. Stahel, The Performance Economy, Springer, →ISBN, page 255Someone had ran ^([sic]) into his special car, an oldtimer. The insurance would pay him much less than he had payed ^([sic]) for the car.
2013 March 9, Leo Montada, Melvin J. Lerner, Responses to Victimizations and Belief in a Just World, Springer Science & Business Media, →ISBN, page 205
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn elderly person.
More synonyms by meaning
nounan experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
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