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
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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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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The classic Charles Dickens story has seen its fair share of retellings over the years with its tale of an elderly miser visited by the ghost of his former business partner and the spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
First responders helped remove the pilot, described as an elderly man, from the aircraft.
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An elderly relative of mine, confined by health challenges, found relief and joy from Cardinals telecasts every day.
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Adjective
Consumers such as young adults seeking sociability or elderly patients seeking relief, and everyone in between, are denied the option to choose products aligned with responsible use.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The classic Charles Dickens story has seen its fair share of retellings over the years with its tale of an elderly miser visited by the ghost of his former business partner and the spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
First responders helped remove the pilot, described as an elderly man, from the aircraft.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
An elderly relative of mine, confined by health challenges, found relief and joy from Cardinals telecasts every day.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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