Overview of noun veteran

The noun veteran has 3 senses

• veteran, veteran soldier -- (a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits")


• veteran, vet, ex-serviceman -- (a person who has served in the armed forces)


• 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)

Overview of adj veteran

The adj veteran has 1 sense

• seasoned, veteran -- (rendered competent through trial and experience; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer")