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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"Appropriate measures must be taken by the relevant ministries and agencies to protect schoolchildren and students, including senior citizens and patients with respiratory illnesses," King Sultan Ibrahim said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Thirteen miles away in Oakland the following day, some senior citizens sat down with a group of students to address AI angst at a grassroots tech event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Then, I met two different couples, senior citizens from the West Coast, on a recent cross-country flight.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Garrison called local TV stations and set up interviews with sick senior citizens who live in the park.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
This couple might be senior citizens, but they’re nothing like Dapir.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
