: a parent whose children have grown and moved away from home
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Murphy noted there are already approximately 55 people on the waiting list, including professionals who may not be interested in maintaining a single-family residence, along with empty nesters.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The mom of two opened up about life with her husband as an empty nester.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 May 2025
Kelly Ripa is baring it all with her tips for future empty nesters.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Julian’s graduation comes after Jessica and Jerry officially became empty nesters in August 2024.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The mom of two opened up about life with her husband as an empty nester.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 May 2025
Kelly Ripa is baring it all with her tips for future empty nesters.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Julian’s graduation comes after Jessica and Jerry officially became empty nesters in August 2024.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 May 2025
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“Empty nester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empty%20nester. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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