baby boomer

American  

noun

1. a person born during a baby boom, especially one born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1965.

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baby-boomer British  

noun

1. a person born during a baby boom, esp (in Britain and the US) one born during the years 1945–55

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Etymology

Origin of baby boomer

First recorded in 1970–75; baby boom + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The utter subservience of American pop culture to baby boomers over the past 50-odd years has engendered justifiable resentment among members of the subsequent alphabet generations.

From The Wall Street Journal

But many—including 70% of baby boomers—felt the spots start too early.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as baby boomers retire, they are adding products and services that aim to replicate pensions, which cover a dwindling share of the U.S. workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal

As baby boomers continue to retire, there is a natural desire to relocate to be near one of their children.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schmid said hiring has slowed partly because of the ongoing retirement of baby boomers and a sharp decline in immigration.

From MarketWatch