old soldier

noun

1. a former soldier or veteran
2. an experienced or practised person

Example Sentences

It was a big fuss he didn’t really expect, though the old soldier had tears in his eyes long before he caught sight of a cake decorated with a replica of his uniform and the medals he earned.

From Seattle Times

It was so commonplace that doctors even had a label for it, Old Soldier Syndrome.

From New York Times

"Farewell, old soldier. That's goodnight and goodbye to our beloved Bernard," Davies wrote on Instagram.

From BBC

"We had a little more written, but it wasn't to be; at 93 years old, the old soldier had given us his best, and stepped away," he said.

From BBC

But what does make the movie a few degrees more entertaining than most is its cast, which includes Lee Majors as a saintly old soldier, Nick Moran as his fiery friend and Danny Trejo as a helpful insider in the gangs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• expert
• pro
• vet