Veteran
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who has had long experience in a particular field; especially, a former member of the armed forces. Someone with extensive knowledge or expertise.
“The war veteran shared his experiences with the younger generation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvɛ.tə.rən/
Syllables
vet·er·an
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Wordle
Contains ETERAN pattern, four vowels, V at start
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Worth 10 points; good vowel distribution with V
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