old soldier
The term "old soldier" can refer to a veteran of the military or someone with extensive experience in a particular field. It also has slang meanings related to empty bottles.
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Definition
B2Military
(formal)A person who has served in the military for a long time, often with combat experience.
Example
- The old soldier shared his war stories with the younger recruits.
B2General
(informal)An individual with extensive experience in a particular field or profession.
Example
- As an old soldier in the tech industry, she had seen many trends come and go.
C1Slang
(informal, US)An empty liquor bottle or the butt of a smoked cigar.
Example
- He tossed the old soldier into the trash after finishing the last drop.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "old soldier":
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