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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Pickleball, which senior citizens and Gen Zers alike have been rushing to with relish?
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Tiffany explained to Bondi at the hearing that the closure of the roads in 2023 caused homeowners, including senior citizens, to have to use snowmobiles to access their properties and heightened concerns about access for emergency services.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The second season finds Angela volunteering in a nursing home, where her boundless energy reaches a worthy and willing audience (a storyline inspired by Sheridan’s wife, Nicole, and her work with senior citizens).
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
And a key part of Whitmer's upcoming proposals is addressed to senior citizens.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Tiffany explained to Bondi at the hearing that the closure of the roads in 2023 caused homeowners, including senior citizens, to have to use snowmobiles to access their properties and heightened concerns about access for emergency services.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The second season finds Angela volunteering in a nursing home, where her boundless energy reaches a worthy and willing audience (a storyline inspired by Sheridan’s wife, Nicole, and her work with senior citizens).
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
And a key part of Whitmer's upcoming proposals is addressed to senior citizens.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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 25 Feb. 2026.
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