Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-man
Noun
/ōld mæn/
Definition
A term often used to refer to an elderly male or, informally, to a father figure.
Examples
- The old-man shared stories from his youth that fascinated all the children.
- She called her father ‘the old-man’ affectionately during their conversations.
Meaning
The term ‘old-man’ can signify a person with advanced age, typically suggesting wisdom and experience. It can also be used in a more casual sense to describe one’s father or an older male figure.
Synonyms
- elder
- father
- senior
- geezer
