senior citizen

noun

plural senior citizens

: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older

Synonyms of senior citizen

• elder
• adult
• golden-ager
• ancient

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

In Nassau County, police say senior citizens have fallen victim in Franklin Square, East Meadow, Lynbrook and Valley Stream. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Government is a service provider and funds have to be allocated for health, public safety, senior citizens and transportation. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Thirteen miles away in Oakland the following day, some senior citizens sat down with a group of students to address AI angst at a grassroots tech event. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

For example, they can be used after an Amber alert about a missing child or a silver alert about a missing senior citizen is issued. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for senior citizen

• noncitizen

Kids Definition

senior citizen

noun

: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older