Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for veteran.
Definitions

veteran

[vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn] / ˈvɛt ər ən, ˈvɛ trən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Foreign policy issues were mixed with musings about the motherland, praise for local businesses, fish prices and the importance of looking after veterans.

From BBC

Edward, a World War I veteran, is a querulous man who’s canceled all seasonal festivities at his home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sometimes something happens that causes academics, traders, and Wall Street veterans to question the market’s ability to allocate capital and price assets efficiently.

From Barron's

Gale Kaufman, a veteran Democratic strategist who was a longtime advisor to the influential California Teachers Assn., clashed with Reiner over education policy but admired his commitment to — and knowledge about — the issue.

From Los Angeles Times

How did a 49-year-old military veteran and federal worker become a beloved character in sports fandom?

From The Wall Street Journal