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

Meanwhile, tipped workers, people earning overtime pay, senior citizens and buyers of certain U.S.-assembled cars may be able to claim deductions on their returns from tax years 2025 to 2028.

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The rag-tag force, mainly made up of senior citizens, has been called up following the deployment of US navy ships in the South Caribbean on what US officials said were counter-narcotics operations.

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But for neighbors, she believes the only way to help the senior citizen would be to extend a hand of compassion.

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Beginning Wednesday, the city will open senior citizen centers in Canoga Park and North Hollywood from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., which will both be open through at least Saturday.

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Because I am a comic genius, I also decided that my 30-year-old characters should make this journey on a boat for senior citizens.

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Related Words

• pensioner 
• retiree 
• senior