pensioner

American  

[pen-shuh-ner] / ˈpɛn ʃə nər /

noun

1. a person who receives or lives on a pension.

2. a person who works only for pay without regard to the value of the work; a hireling.

3. a student at Cambridge University who pays the cost to dine in the commons and other expenses, and is not supported by any foundation.

4. Obsolete.  a gentleman-at-arms.

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ˈpensioner British  

/ ˈpɛnʃənə /

noun

1. a person who is receiving a pension, esp an old-age pension from the state

2. a person dependent on the pay or bounty of another

3. obsolete  another name for gentleman-at-arms

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Other Word Forms

• nonpensioner noun
• pensionership noun

Etymology

Origin of pensioner

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; from Anglo-French; pension, + -er ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Most pensioners have other pension payments which means they already pay tax, and experts say the move could add further complexity to the system.

From BBC

Once part of the erstwhile princely state of Mysore, it was known as "garden city" or a "pensioner's paradise".

From Barron's

She said the budget "will mean more money in the pocket of people who need it the most, support for energy bills, a raise in the minimum wage and good news for pensioners."

From BBC

But many of those are pensioners, and the chancellor said the over-65s will still be able to save up to £20,000 in cash.

From BBC

She claimed a "black hole" in the nation's finances meant winter fuel payments would have to be axed for millions of pensioners and National Insurance hiked for employers.

From BBC

Related Words

• beneficiary
• dependent