senior citizen

American  

noun

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

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senior citizen British  

noun

1. an old age pensioner

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Other Word Forms

• senior citizenship noun

Etymology

Origin of senior citizen

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The law quadrupled the deduction for state and local tax bills and also added new deductions, including one for senior citizens and others for tipped and overtime workers.

From MarketWatch

The law quadrupled the deduction for state and local tax bills and also added new deductions, including one for senior citizens and others for tipped and overtime workers.

From MarketWatch

She tilted the screen toward the boy and read aloud: “‘Intimate relationships among senior citizens can improve physical and mental health.’”

From Literature

Data showed that the audience was overwhelmingly older and female – over the age of 55 – with reports revealing a high number of senior citizens at showings in many places.

From MarketWatch

“Finally, we senior citizens are going to be able to dine on some pork,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• pensioner
• retiree
• senior