Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun old-timer
2 senses of old-timer
Sense 1
veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager -- (an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service)
=> expert -- (a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully)
Sense 2
old-timer, oldtimer, gaffer, old geezer, antique -- (an elderly man)
=> old man, greybeard, graybeard, Methuselah -- (a man who is very old)