senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
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
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Authorities warn Illinoisans, especially senior citizens, to be wary of government agencies contacting them via e-mail or text.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Iriarte found himself in handcuffs on Dec. 6, accused of doing the same thing to a Westchester senior citizen and his wife.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
For months now, senior citizens have gathered on Wednesday afternoons in front of Congress in Buenos Aires to protest government policies and particularly its pension reform.
—Manuela Castro, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the number of senior citizens in the U.S. will grow to 82 million by 2030, compared to 58 million in 2022, according to the bank.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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