senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
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Examples of senior citizen in a Sentence
Senior citizens qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
Recent Examples on the Web
The arrest affidavit says Terrill had accompanied Tolson to the Carroll Apartments at 410 M St. SE, a public housing building for senior citizens, around 5:45 a.m. Thursday.
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Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
There is concern especially for senior citizens who aren’t interested in eliminating their landlines for cell phones, and for consumers in rural areas that may not have good cell service, said Tim Morstad, Government Affairs Director of Livable Communities for AARP.
—USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
Some people don’t want to be online or aren’t comfortable, like senior citizens, said Anand.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Under his proposal, more people without children and senior citizens could receive the credit.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2024
World & Nation Korea’s army of senior citizens ready for battle.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Compounding matters further is the federal government’s practice of collecting student loan money owed by tapping into senior citizens’ social security benefits.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Many golfers claim that the brokers are exploiting a benefit that senior citizens get — a 10-day advanced booking window, when non-seniors get nine days.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
As part of the CSO’s ongoing commitment to access, individual ticket discounts are available for first-time attendees, students, groups, military, and senior citizens—see the CSO’s Music for All page for full details.
—The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
There is concern especially for senior citizens who aren’t interested in eliminating their landlines for cell phones, and for consumers in rural areas that may not have good cell service, said Tim Morstad, Government Affairs Director of Livable Communities for AARP.
—USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
Some people don’t want to be online or aren’t comfortable, like senior citizens, said Anand.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Under his proposal, more people without children and senior citizens could receive the credit.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2024
World & Nation Korea’s army of senior citizens ready for battle.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Compounding matters further is the federal government’s practice of collecting student loan money owed by tapping into senior citizens’ social security benefits.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Many golfers claim that the brokers are exploiting a benefit that senior citizens get — a 10-day advanced booking window, when non-seniors get nine days.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
As part of the CSO’s ongoing commitment to access, individual ticket discounts are available for first-time attendees, students, groups, military, and senior citizens—see the CSO’s Music for All page for full details.
—The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1918, in the meaning defined above
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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senior citizen
noun
: an elderly person
especially
: one who has retired
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