Pronunciation: /ˈvɛtərən/

Definitions of veteran

noun a person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially in the military

Example Sentences

A1 The veteran served in the military for many years.

A2 The veteran received a medal for bravery in combat.

B1 The veteran now works as a mentor for younger soldiers.

B2 The veteran's experience in the field is invaluable to the team.

C1 The veteran was honored with a lifetime achievement award for their service.

C2 The veteran's memoirs offer a unique perspective on wartime experiences.

adjective having a lot of experience in a particular area

Example Sentences

A1 He is a veteran teacher with many years of experience.

A2 The veteran soldier showed the new recruits how to properly clean their weapons.

B1 The veteran journalist was known for her in-depth investigative reporting.

B2 The veteran pilot safely landed the plane despite engine failure.

C1 The veteran actor received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the film industry.

C2 The veteran doctor performed the complicated surgery with precision and skill.

Examples of veteran in a Sentence

formal The veteran soldier was honored for his years of service.

informal My uncle is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

slang That guy is a real veteran when it comes to fixing cars.

figurative She is a veteran in the field of marketing, with over 20 years of experience.

Grammatical Forms of veteran

plural

veterans

comparative

more veteran

superlative

most veteran

present tense

veteran

future tense

will veteran

perfect tense

have veteran

continuous tense

is veteran

singular

veteran

positive degree

veteran

infinitive

to veteran

gerund

veteraning

participle

veteraned

Origin and Evolution of veteran

First Known Use: 1535 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'veteran' originated from the Latin word 'veteranus', which means 'old, experienced soldier'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'veteran' has come to refer to anyone with long experience in a particular field, not just military service.