veteran
noun
vet·er·an
ˈve-tə-rən 
ˈve-trən
1
a
: a former member of the armed forces
b
: an old soldier of long service
2
: a person of long experience usually in some occupation or skill (such as politics or the arts)
veteran
adjective
Examples of veteran in a Sentence
a veteran of the political scene
He's a 10-year veteran with the team.
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For Williams, the Hornets netted rookie shooter Dalton Knecht, veteran small forward Cam Reddish, the right to swap first-round picks with the Lakers in 2030 and the Lakers’ unprotected 2031 first-round pick.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
At a recent school board meeting, Ray Joachim’s salary as an assistant instructor for veterans’ training class was increased to $250 per month.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Gutierrez, a 15-year veteran with the Forest Service on hotshot crews and engines, said thousands of firefighters on probationary status are at risk of termination, as well.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
This time, the focus is on Carl Edwards, an athlete known for his unique victory celebrations and impressive career stats; Ricky Rudd, an 'Iron Man' of racing with an incredible number of consecutive starts; and Ralph Moody, a WWII veteran who made his name as both a driver and team owner.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
At a recent school board meeting, Ray Joachim’s salary as an assistant instructor for veterans’ training class was increased to $250 per month.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Gutierrez, a 15-year veteran with the Forest Service on hotshot crews and engines, said thousands of firefighters on probationary status are at risk of termination, as well.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
This time, the focus is on Carl Edwards, an athlete known for his unique victory celebrations and impressive career stats; Ricky Rudd, an 'Iron Man' of racing with an incredible number of consecutive starts; and Ralph Moody, a WWII veteran who made his name as both a driver and team owner.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veteran. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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veteran
noun
vet·er·an
ˈvet-ə-rən
ˈve-trən
1
: a person who has had long experience (as in politics or the arts)
2
: a former member of the armed forces especially during wartime
veteran
adjective
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