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

"From July to September, gas usage, especially by families and pensioners, is the lowest of any months of the year because it is the summer months," she said.

From BBC

A pensioner with heart issues believes an ongoing nationwide aspirin shortage could be putting his life at risk.

From BBC

They became less popular with the emergence of drawdown pensions - which allows pensioners to withdraw as much money as they like at any one time while the rest remains invested in a pension.

From BBC

Hundreds of Venezuelan workers and pensioners marched Monday for an increase in "hunger" wages as well as pensions frozen for four years and eroded by galloping inflation.

From Barron's

The overall package which will also include targeted energy supports for pensioners, carers and people with disabilities is set to cost €235m.

From BBC

Related Words

• beneficiary
• dependent