senior citizen
noun
an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired.
senior citizens
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pluralof senior citizen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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College students and senior citizens, for instance, may see lower prices for subscriptions or mobile-phone contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Yet critics said making up the lost revenue with a higher sales tax would just shift more of the tax burden to lower- and middle-income households, as well as to senior citizens on fixed incomes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
A statewide survey of senior citizens will inform a long-term Silver Economy roadmap.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The case against tax breaks enjoyed exclusively by senior citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
He’d fought for tax cuts and credits for the working poor and was focused on cutting prescription drug costs for senior citizens.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
