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

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

More news: Seventy percent of the country’s financial assets belong to baby boomers and the silent generation.

From Seattle Times

With the millions of baby boomers who vote, this will happen.

From Washington Post

And France is no exception: As the baby boomer generation ages, its population gains three people over 65 every five minutes, according to France’s National Institute for Demographic Studies.

From Washington Post

Finally, some workers may be counted more than once, like baby boomers who retired because of long COVID.

From Seattle Times