old man
/ɔːld mæn/ · old man
noun
- An elderly man. The old man walked slowly down the street.
- One's father. He smacked me around some. Didn't everybody's old man?
- A husband, or significant other. My old man is always telling me to be careful.
noun
- An aromatic shrub, Artemisia abrotanum, related to wormwood. The old man, also known as lad's love, is often used in herbal remedies.
Did you know? The term 'old man' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'old man of the sea', which refers to a person who is a burden to others.