senior citizen

noun

1. an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired.

senior citizen

noun

1. an old age pensioner

Other Word Forms

• senior citizenship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of senior citizen¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

In the first instance, the couple has no credits and deductions to claim except this year’s standard deduction and the additional standard deduction for senior citizens.

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The town increased housing, attracted Fortune 500 employers, exponentially improved the number of students going to college and leveraged developers to improve schools, resources for senior citizens, and police and fire services.

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The authors debunk commonly held myths that cast senior citizens as inept, scam-prone users of the internet.

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I guess that’s what some call affecting the lives of 1 million senior citizens.

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"The senior citizen was trapped on an upper floor... and unable to get assistance," he told radio outlet DZMM.

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Related Words

• pensioner 
• retiree 
• senior