oldster

Meanings

• Adjective

  A person or thing that is old.

  - "The oldster in the corner was knitting a scarf."
  - "The oldster tree in the park is over 200 years old."

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Antonyms

youngster

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Synonyms

geriatric , old timer , senior citizen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oldster
older , colder , bolder , older brother

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Variants

List of all variants of oldster that leads to same result
oldster , oldsters

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Etymology

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The term 'oldster' is derived from the Old English word 'ald' meaning 'old' and the suffix '-ster' which was used to form abstract nouns.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known 'oldster' in the world is Ming the Ocean Quahog, a clam that was born around 507 years ago.

2. The term 'oldster' is not commonly used in formal English and is more commonly found in colloquial speech or in regional dialects.

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Related Concepts

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1. gerontology: The scientific study of the social, psychological, and biological aspects of aging and the elderly.

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Culture

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In literature, 'oldster' is often used to describe a character who is wise and experienced due to their age. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Oldster' composed by Horace Silver.

How to Memorize "oldster"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with wrinkled skin, gray hair, and a cane.
   - Visualize an old tree with twisted branches and leaves that have turned yellow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oldster' with 'wisdom' or 'experience'.
   - Think of the word 'ancient' when you see 'oldster'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym OLD: 'Oldster' stands for 'Old and Living Distinctively'.
   - Create a mental image of an old person with a star on their forehead to remember the word 'oldster'.

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