noun
oldster
Oldster (noun) means an older person.
noun
1
An older person.
"The oldsters start squabbling about whose memory is better. “It was cold that day,” one says about some faraway memory. “What are you talking about? It was May, late May,” says another."
— David Brooks, The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake (2020)
2
A midshipman who had served for four years, ranking as a master's mate.
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Etymology
Formed from old and -ster, modelled on youngster, and attested from the early 19th century.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of oldster?
"oldster" (noun) means an older person.
What is another word for oldster?
Other words for "oldster" include geezer, wrinkly, oldtimer, senior, geriatric, oldie.
What is the opposite of oldster?
The opposite of "oldster" is youngster.
What are the different meanings of oldster?
"oldster" has 2 main meanings: 1. An older person; 2. A midshipman who had served for four years, ranking as a master's mate.
