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 bill does provide an enhanced tax deduction for senior citizens ages 65 and older, which provides a maximum additional tax deduction of $6,000 through 2028 that’s calculated based on the taxpayer’s income.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Some senior citizens More Hoosiers ages 65 and older will be able to take money off their property taxes due to changes in the bill to the eligibility requirements to receive credits.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Prices are $89 for adults, $69 for senior citizens and $29 for kids 5-12.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The real estate market for used homes has seen a dip in inventory of stock because many senior citizens have decided to stay in their current houses.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Some senior citizens More Hoosiers ages 65 and older will be able to take money off their property taxes due to changes in the bill to the eligibility requirements to receive credits.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Prices are $89 for adults, $69 for senior citizens and $29 for kids 5-12.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The real estate market for used homes has seen a dip in inventory of stock because many senior citizens have decided to stay in their current houses.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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