English Expression · Intermediate
old dear
old woman
Pronunciation: say old dear
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "old woman".
Example
The bus journey took forever, with old dears with their shopping trolleys getting on and off at every stop.
The bus journey took forever, with old dears with their shopping trolleys getting on and off at every stop.
Practice tips
- Practice old dear out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.