Plural for an elderly male
“I was glad that you were around to help the old man to his feet.”
Plural for a father or male parent
“See, my old man's got a problem. He lives with the bottle, that's the way it is. He says his body's too old for working. His body's too young to look like his.”
Plural for a married man considered in relation to his spouse
“My old man just got promoted, and we're really excited!”
Plural for a (male) romantic companion or partner
“My old man and I have decided to tie the knot.”
Plural for a man in authority over others, especially an employer or commanding officer
“Dressed, we walked down to the office where the old man was already pouring a drink.”
Plural for a general affectionate address for a man
“Hello, old man! How are you doing today?”
Plural for military leader in charge of a unit or vessel
Plural for a name applied to any typical or hypothetical man
Plural for an elderly, and usually respected, member of a family, tribe or group
Plural for a woman who is soon to be married
Plural for the male reproductive organ
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