Definition of veterans

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • veterans is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • veterans is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • veterans is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of veterans


  • rendered competent through trial and experience (adjective)

    Examples

    1. veteran steadiness
    2. a veteran officer

    Synonyms

    1. seasoned
  • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. old-timer
    2. old hand
    3. old stager
    4. oldtimer
    5. stager
    6. warhorse
  • a serviceman who has seen considerable active service (noun)

    Examples

    1. the veterans laughed at the new recruits

    Synonyms

    1. veteran soldier
  • a person who has served in the armed forces (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ex-serviceman
    2. vet

See definition of veterans in Merriam Webster