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Definition of oldster

oldster

/ˈoʊld.stɚ/
old · ster
Plural:oldsters
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• noun

1

An old or older person, especially as contrasted with a youngster (used informally).

Example

"The community center offers afternoon board games that are popular with the neighborhood oldsters."

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• Nearby Words

oldish
oldman river
oldness
oldster
oleander
olearia
olenyok

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century, famously used by Charles Dickens in 'David Copperfield' (1850), formed from 'old' and the suffix '-ster' on the direct model of 'youngster'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oldster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oldster
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