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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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
I know a couple of senior citizens, though, who are doing remarkably well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
A statewide survey of senior citizens will inform a long-term Silver Economy roadmap.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
His trial took place in December in front of an audience of mostly silver-haired locals. senior citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 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
