el·der·ly
ˈel-dər-lē 
1
a
: rather old
especially
: being past middle age
b
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons
elderliness
noun
Synonyms of elderly
Examples of elderly in a Sentence
Adjective
The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
After completing his time-travel mission, Steve Rogers returned to the main MCU timeline as an elderly man and passed the shield to his former sidekick, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), who went on to become the new Captain America.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
However, their gradual expansion into sensitive areas such as infrastructure inspection, security operations, healthcare, and elderly care significantly raises the stakes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
However, the bacteria can cause serious, potentially fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Kristin will be returning to the job as an elderly affairs officer, primarily working at the senior center with the elderly, informing them of scams and elder abuse.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
After completing his time-travel mission, Steve Rogers returned to the main MCU timeline as an elderly man and passed the shield to his former sidekick, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), who went on to become the new Captain America.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
However, their gradual expansion into sensitive areas such as infrastructure inspection, security operations, healthcare, and elderly care significantly raises the stakes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
However, the bacteria can cause serious, potentially fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elderly
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderly. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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