senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
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
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
The food bank provides food and other supplies for the pets of senior citizens, low-income families, people with disabilities or terminal illnesses, veterans, and homeless community members.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pembroke man was a postal inspector, investigating scams that targeted senior citizens and other vulnerable populations.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The new Ocean’s movie will also be inspired by Martin Brest's 1979 movie Going in Style, starring George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg, about a crew of senior citizen criminals.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
The food bank provides food and other supplies for the pets of senior citizens, low-income families, people with disabilities or terminal illnesses, veterans, and homeless community members.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pembroke man was a postal inspector, investigating scams that targeted senior citizens and other vulnerable populations.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The new Ocean’s movie will also be inspired by Martin Brest's 1979 movie Going in Style, starring George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg, about a crew of senior citizen criminals.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for senior citizen
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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