baby boomer

American

noun

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

baby-boomer British

noun

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

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“We are 10 to 15 years away from the peak long-term-care needs of the baby boomer population. One of the main barriers to expanding the workforce is immigration policy,” Gruber said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

“A baby boomer would be like, ‘Hey, if a company’s doing something, that’s great,’” said Joe Waters, founder of Selfish Giving, a consulting firm that works with nonprofits and businesses to create partnerships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Harley retail sales have fallen 5% annually, as the baby boomer buyers of its expensive bikes age.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

The latest government statistics show median household wealth is five times higher for the baby boomer generation, now aged in their 60s and 70s, than younger millennials.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

He was always ready to openly display the emotion so often missing from my baby boomer generation.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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