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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The Rams signed veteran Carson Wentz, and Stafford returned to lead the Rams to a 10-7 record and playoff appearance.
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
Video allegedly taken at the event show the veteran actor coming out on stage wearing a dress over pants and a shirt.
—EW.com, 28 May 2024
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
Video allegedly taken at the event show the veteran actor coming out on stage wearing a dress over pants and a shirt.
—EW.com, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for veteran
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“Veteran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veteran. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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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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