senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
Synonyms
Examples of senior citizen in a Sentence
Senior citizens qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
Recent Examples on the Web
However, because Buscemi is 66, he is seen as a senior citizen in the eyes of the law.
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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
Bracy fears the new laws mean Faith in Florida will reach many fewer voters, including senior citizens who may struggle with the state's online registration system.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 16 May 2024
Gayle King is the latest senior citizen gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
These are all extremely expensive but delicious American whiskeys, despite being senior citizens in what is arguably a category that shines with lower age statements.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
Opinions on potential solutions to L.A.’s housing problems showed large divides between renters and young adults on one side and homeowners and senior citizens on the other.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
The federal government already spends $6 on senior citizens for every $1 on children, which is not exactly investing in the future.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Enhance the quality of life for Keller senior citizens aged 55 and up.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Last weekend, two senior citizens who were attending the festival for the first time stopped by.
—Alana Hope Levinson, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
Bracy fears the new laws mean Faith in Florida will reach many fewer voters, including senior citizens who may struggle with the state's online registration system.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 16 May 2024
Gayle King is the latest senior citizen gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
These are all extremely expensive but delicious American whiskeys, despite being senior citizens in what is arguably a category that shines with lower age statements.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
Opinions on potential solutions to L.A.’s housing problems showed large divides between renters and young adults on one side and homeowners and senior citizens on the other.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
The federal government already spends $6 on senior citizens for every $1 on children, which is not exactly investing in the future.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Enhance the quality of life for Keller senior citizens aged 55 and up.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024
Last weekend, two senior citizens who were attending the festival for the first time stopped by.
—Alana Hope Levinson, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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